The deep sea is known to host some creepy critters, but the carnivorous “death-ball” sponges take this creepiness to a whole new level. Unlike its typically meek, gentle brethren, this sponge lurks in the depths of the Southern Ocean—the waters surrounding Antarctica—using tiny hooks to trap its prey. The sponge, Chondrocladia sp. nov., is just […]
These Newly Discovered Deep-Sea Snailfish Just Became Our Latest Obsession
The deep sea is home to some of the weirdest creatures on Earth, from ghostly elder fish to carnivorous harp sponges. Sometimes, scientists discover more humble creatures that are so tiny that they go unnoticed until new technology brings them into view. Such efforts rarely disappoint. Using an underwater robot camera, researchers discovered three new […]