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- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
"Dream, Dream, Dream! Conduct these dreams into thoughts, and then transform them into action."
- Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
7 Apr 2023
An as-of-yet undescribed species of snailfish was recently recorded swimming about—a mind-boggling 5 miles (8 kilometers) under the surface of the ocean.
The expedition was organized by the Minderoo-University of Western Australia’s Deep Sea Research Center in partnership with the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology. The Izu-Ogasawara Trench is one of three the team will explore, the deepest being more than 9 kilometers down.
The video footage shows a group of snailfish swimming near the bottom of the trench, with one fish in particular catching the researchers' attention, which is believed to be a new species.
The researchers believe that the Trench may be home to many more undiscovered species, and the discovery of the snailfish is just the beginning.
The team used a high-definition camera to capture the footage, which they plan to use to study the behavior and biology of the snailfish. They hope that their findings will shed light on the adaptations that allow these fish to survive in such extreme conditions.
The discovery is a testament to the resilience of life in even the most extreme environments. As we continue to explore the depths of the ocean, we may uncover even more secrets and discover new species that have yet to be seen by human eyes.
