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Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen is produced 13,000 feet below ocean surface

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advances and more. A mysterious phenomenon first observed on a ship in a remote Pacific Ocean in 2013 looked so absurd that it convinced oceanographer Andrew Sweetman that his monitoring equipment was faulty. Sensor readings showed that oxygen… Read More »

Deep-sea expedition captures stunning images of creatures in Pacific mining region

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Antique glass sponges. A Barbie pink sea pig wandering the seafloor. A single transparent dot suspended in the depths. These wonders are just the first glimpses of the fantastic creatures discovered 1,640 miles (5,000 meters)… Read More »

Scientists capture stunning images of ocean life at proposed deep-sea mining site

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Antique glass sponges. A Barbie pink sea pig wandering the seafloor. A single transparent dot suspended in the depths. These wonders are just the first glimpses of the fantastic creatures discovered 1,640 miles (5,000 meters)… Read More »