New Discovery In The Deep Ocean

Scientists just discovered over 100 new species living on underwater mountains that we didn’t know were there! Here’s how they found them and why it matters for how we search the deep ocean...

The first thing to know is the surface of the ocean isn’t flat. There are tiiiiny dips and bumps on the surface over trenches and mountains on the sea floor - which sounds crazy, but it’s because of tiny changes in Earth’s gravitational field. And we can actually detect those bumps and dips with satellites.

So recently, a research crew working to map the ocean floor noticed some weird bumps in the satellite data and went to go investigate. They used sound waves - “sonar” - to map the ocean floor there in more detail
and discovered massive undersea mountains right here. And on those mountains, they found tons of species that seem to be new to science.

I love this. There is always more to discover about the world :)

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[SchmidtOcean]

We’ve noticed quite a few comments asking for the sources for this video. If you’re interested in learning more about Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Seamounts of the Southeast Pacific Expedition, led by Dr. Javier Sellanes of the Universidad Católica del Norte, Chile, and an international team of deep-sea experts, all of the ROV dives, video blogs, and science stories are on our account. Thank you.

[ryucerie]

It's really insane that we're still discovering new things, and that we will never be completely familiar with all of the mysteries in the world.

[CleoAbram]

Correction: The new underwater species were found on separate seamounts near the new seamounts discovered using sonar while en route from Costa Rica to Chile. Check out the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s website for more information!

[shmooify]

Looks like a dumbo octopus, which I thought was around for a hot minute

[Blue_J-thfd]

As a wildlife biologist, it amazes me to know how much is still left to discover in the oceans… but at the same time, that’s why I stick to land animals… less chance of dying to something no one knows about… I’ll stay on dry land, thanks… 😬

[theguardian]

Your enthusiasm is uttterly infectious! 🙂

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"whatever this is" looks adorable

[MrAshwijshenoy]

I love how infectious your joy is... After so much study and so much work and videos, u still as happy as a child. Keep it up

[JordanIsNowOnTheTube]

"Whatever this is" is ADORABLE

[geraldschiera]

its always refreashing to see that there are still things to discover in this world.

[michaelkiaunis]

The fact that she gets so excited about topics she's talking about makes it that much better

[davidzielke]

Love the manner in which you deliver info. Keep the info coming.

[jan_kete]

*Leviathan class lifeforms detected, are you sure you want to continue?*

[Schenkel]

The greatest plot twist Subnautica could have pulled would be if the entire game actually happened on Earth, in an undiscovered crater near the surface somewhere in the middle of the pacific. I would 100% believe it.

[mikalrage]

My new goal is to become an underwater mountain climber.

[rmxpassports]

She is one of the few youtubers who made me stick to science even though my country's education system is shit-
If I ever become a scientist you'd have a major contribution to it

[Traxxas_]

Bro the Sea Toad looks like just he's chill like that😂

[moonpielion]

That last one is a bunjelly cause it looks like a bunny jellyfish

[retrotony]

Your enthusiasm for science and nature is a pure joy to watch. Thank you.

[yoda]

Discovered new species ❌
Increased my biology syllabus ✔️