Tag: Deep-Sea Biodiversity

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New Coral Species ‘Iridogorgia chewbacca’ Identified

Source:  HT Context: Scientists have discovered and named a new deep-sea coral species Iridogorgia chewbacca in the western Pacific Ocean. About New Coral Species ‘Iridogorgia chewbacca’ Identified: What It Is? A newly identified deep-sea coral species belonging to the genus Iridogorgia. Officially described and published in Zootaxa journal. Found In: Tropical Western Pacific Ocean – …

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The growing momentum for seabed mining risks accelerating biodiversity loss in fragile marine ecosystems. Discuss key ecological threats. How can international regulatory frameworks be strengthened?

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Q6. The growing momentum for seabed mining risks accelerating biodiversity loss in fragile marine ecosystems. Discuss key ecological threats. How can international regulatory frameworks be strengthened? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Recent 2025 studies in the Clarion Clipperton Zone and UN-level debates have highlighted …

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South Sandwich Islands

Source:  TOI Context: A rare video captured near South Sandwich Islands shows pig-tailed parasites (copepods Lophoura szidati) clinging to a deep-sea rattail fish, intriguing scientists about deep-sea parasitic biodiversity. About Copepods: What are Copepods? Copepods are tiny aquatic crustaceans forming one of the most abundant multicellular groups in both marine and freshwater ecosystems. They are …

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