A groundbreaking deep-sea expedition discovered vibrant animal communities living nearly 10 km deep—without sunlight. Fueled by chemosynthesis, these ecosystems prove life’s resilience and adaptability even in the harshest conditions.

(c) Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, CAS (IDSSE, CAS)

August 1, 2025

Leben in 10 km Tiefe: Neue Arten in Pazifischem Tiefseegraben entdeckt

ECOWATCH

Ein chinesisches U-Boot-Team entdeckte unter niedrigstem Ozeanniveau fast 10 km tiefe, blühende Ökosysteme mit Röhrenwürmern, Mollusken und mehr. Sie leben von Chemosynthese statt Sonnenlicht. Diese Entdeckung zeigt eindrucksvoll die Widerstandsfähigkeit und Anpassungsfähigkeit des Lebens.

► Necessary Cookies Standard

Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.

None

► Functional Cookies Remark

Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.

None

► Analytical Cookies Remark

Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.

None

► Advertisement Cookies Remark

Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.

None