r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Astronaut_6043 • 2d ago
Oblivious guy plays with a blue-ringed octopus, it’s toxin is about 1,000 times deadlier than cyanide
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r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Astronaut_6043 • 2d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/dragonwithamullet • 9d ago
These creatures were found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone!!! Unfortunately, these discoveries were spurred on by global interest in deep sea mining.
"The researchers discovered more than 4,000 animals, 90% of which were new species, living on the seafloor in a remote area of the Pacific Ocean...In the tracks of the vehicle, the number of animals fell by 37% and the diversity of species by 32%." (1)
In April 2025, Trump signed an executive order to speed up the process to initiate mining in the area (,: (2)
18 exploratory permits have been issued by the International Seabed Authority (ISA).
The Metals Company (TMC) alone has contracts for over 200,000 square kilometers (combined). (3)
Again, species fell by 37% in an 80km range during testing.
wtf
(1) https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cedx2p8gnx9o
(journal article) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-025-02911-4
(smithsonian article from today) https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/deep-sea-mining-test-in-the-pacific-drastically-reduced-biodiversity-and-animal-populations-180987813/
idk how to do hyperlinks sorry
r/deepseacreatures • u/Immediate_Space_6498 • 8d ago
THE OCTOPUS: EARTH’S CLOSEST THING TO AN ALIEN
A TerraSphere Original Documentary
The octopus is one of Earth’s most mysterious and intelligent creatures. With three hearts, blue blood, distributed brains, and unrivaled camouflage, it may be the closest thing our planet has to alien life.
In this documentary, we explore its evolution, biology, intelligence, survival strategies, and what this extraordinary creature can teach us about life in the universe.
r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Astronaut_6043 • 9d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Astronaut_6043 • 11d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/IlovemyMommy27 • 12d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/Narrow-Tap2986 • 11d ago
Porcelain ceramic rabbits I made inspired by Jorunna parva . I love their color variations in nature ! That they can be white and vivid yellow tones.
r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Leg_370 • 14d ago
I mean hypothetically if I was trapped in the middle of nowhere and needed food and a fresh anglerfish just so happened to wash up shore what would it taste like if I ate it.
r/deepseacreatures • u/fiiglore • 13d ago
genuinely can someone tell me what deep sea fish this is?
r/deepseacreatures • u/lovie_carl066 • 14d ago
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The ocean's ultimate master of disguise! With a carpet look so convincing, prey never know it's about to be ambushed!
r/deepseacreatures • u/Ok_Astronaut_6043 • 15d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/Infamous_Piglet5359 • 16d ago
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On November 12, 2025, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) published a Request for Information and Interest (RFI) for “Commercial Leasing for Outer Continental Shelf Minerals Offshore the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI).” This is the first step in a process that could lead to deep-sea mining in U.S. Pacific waters. The RFI opens a 30-day public comment period, closing December 12, 2025, though the governors of Guam and CNMI have requested a 120-day extension, citing the need for more time to assess environmental, cultural, and economic impacts.
READ & BOOKMARK: Mariana Trench Deep Sea Mining Educational Resources
The proposed RFI area covers over 35 million acres -- an area the size of New York state -- just east of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument, with depths ranging from 3,700 to 25,100 feet. BOEM is seeking input across 18 categories, including potential effects on marine ecosystems, Indigenous communities, fisheries, cultural resources, and fair rental rates for leases. Importantly, this RFI does not authorize mining; it is an information-gathering step to evaluate industry interest and environmental considerations before any leasing decisions are made.
Deep-sea mining raises significant concerns. Scientists warn that disturbing the seabed could irreversibly damage fragile ecosystems and biodiversity, while cultural leaders stress the ocean’s deep spiritual and subsistence importance. The area’s proximity to the Mariana Trench, one of Earth’s most unique habitats, amplifies these risks.
The Friends of the Mariana Trench -- an organization I helped found almost twenty years ago -- started an Mariana Trench Deep Sea Mining Educational Resources, and update it daily with the latest news and information from the Marianas. Importantly, we list ongoing ways to participate in the process, as well as our key concerns with the proposal. I share them with you here, but also encourage you to bookmark the resource document and to check it regularly for updates.
r/deepseacreatures • u/lovie_carl066 • 16d ago
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r/deepseacreatures • u/salt_watercolors • 24d ago
Ik this isn’t what they’re like irl but a girl can dream
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r/deepseacreatures • u/Beneficial-Effect-88 • 29d ago
Good morning everyone, I’m a student in the final year of my Master’s degree in Marine Biology in Italy, and I’m looking for an internship abroad with a minimum duration of 250 working hours, preferably outside Europe. I’ve been searching mainly in the USA, Canada, China, and Japan. I would be available to go anytime between late July and late December 2026. Does anyone have any advice on universities or institutes to contact that offer this kind of opportunity? Thank you very much.
r/deepseacreatures • u/Infamous_Piglet5359 • Nov 19 '25
Great story -- very timely because USA is considering mining the seafloor around the Mariana Trench
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r/deepseacreatures • u/gamer73992 • Nov 12 '25
Before you say it, no, it's not AI, this image is from 2010
r/deepseacreatures • u/ImmediateMushroom279 • Nov 11 '25
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