In this study, an in situ multi-sensor system was deployed to explore the environmental characteristics of the water column above various seafloor habitats at site F in 2017, 2018, and 2020.
doi.org/10.59717/j.x...
#coldseep #methaneflux

Global Distribution Patterns of Dark Matter Fungi in Cold Seep: A Metagenomic Meta-Analysis

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#fungalcommunity
#metagenomics
#biogeography
#assemblypatterns

www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/11...

Image of sea floor covered in shark eggs together with fish and urchins overwritten by MEPS branding and other article information

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Countless #sharkeggs contribute to the #foodwebs of chemosynthetic #coldseep ecosystems in the deep Southeastern Mediterranean. Using amino acid stable isotopes, the authors uncover the unexpected trophic interactions hidden in the depths
bit.ly/meps_756_71

A deep ocean cold seep community with mussels, tube worms, shrimp, purple, sea cucumber, squat lobster, and white sea anemone.

Cold seep community painting- I was thinking this would make a nice back cover for the book. My fav is the anemone because it’s so dramatic and was fun to paint. 16x20 acrylic on canvas
#SciArt #deepsea #deepseacreatures #coldseep #acrylicpainting