International Day of the Deep Seabed
The deep seabed, known as the "Area" in international law, covers 54% of the global ocean and lies at depths of 200 to 10,000 meters below the ocean's surface.
It is home to unique ecosystems, including abyssal plains, seamounts, and hydrothermal vents, which exist in extreme conditions of perpetual darkness, high pressure, and near-freezing temperatures.
These ecosystems exist in extreme conditions of perpetual darkness, high pressure and near-freezing temperatures.
The deep seabed is a vast and largely unexplored region, with ancient geological formations and ecosystems that are still not well understood.
Author's summary: Exploring the deep seabed's unique ecosystems.More News
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