The hidden world was found over 1,640 feet below the surface of the ice in Antarctica. After drilling a hole through the ice, scientists dropped a camera into the hole.

A Chicago-Sized Iceberg Broke Off From Antarctica, Revealing a Hidden Ecosystem Never Seen Before When the A-84 iceberg calved in January, it unveiled a 209-square-mile swath of seafloor.

Scientists aboard the R/V Falkor (too) discovered a hidden Antarctic ecosystem after iceberg A-84 broke from the George VI Ice Shelf in January 2025. They explored the newly exposed seafloor at ...

A new study led by researchers at Baylor University and University of Rhode Island has uncovered surprising details about ...

Usually, nutrients from the surface trickle down to the seafloor in deep-sea ecosystems. These Antarctic ecosystems have been isolated from surface nutrients for centuries due to the thick, 150 ...

Antarctic sea ice is more than just a platform for penguins. The sea ice's high reflectivity influences the whole Earth's ...

Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary biodiversity and contribute to global diversity and environmental stability.

Researchers documented how cruise ship anchors can harm some of the oldest species of marine life in Antarctica.

A dataset of Antarctic ecosystems in ice-free lands: classification, descriptions, and maps. Scientific Data , 2025; 12 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41597-025-04424-y Cite This Page : ...