The deep sea, the largest ecosystem on Earth and one of the least studied, harbours high
biodiversity and provides a wealth of resources. Although humans have used the oceans for …

The deep sea encompasses the largest ecosystems on Earth. Although poorly known, deep
seafloor ecosystems provide services that are vitally important to the entire ocean and …

In the Arctic, under-ice primary production is limited to summer months and is restricted not
only by ice thickness and snow cover but also by the stratification of the water column, which …

Deep-sea environment, characterized by high pressures, extremely high/low temperatures,
limited photosynthesis-generated organic matter, darkness, and high levels of corrosion, is …

Deep-sea hydrothermal-vent ecosystems have stimulated decades of scientific research and
hold promise of mineral and genetic resources that also serve societal needs. Some …

Climate change has significantly impacted tropical ecosystems critical for sustaining local
economies and community livelihoods at global scales. Coastal ecosystems have largely …

Until recently, the deep continental margins (200–4,000 m) were perceived as monotonous
mud slopes of limited ecological or environmental concern. Progress in seafloor map** …

Time-series studies of arctic marine ecosystems are rare. This is not surprising since polar
regions are largely only accessible by means of expensive modern infrastructure and …

All marine species studied thus far show rhythmic temporal patterns in their behavioural,
physiological, and molecular functions, which are collectively known as biological rhythms …

Cold-water corals form high biodiversity habitats in the deep sea. They are generally long-
lived, slow-growing, and thus particularly vulnerable to anthropogenic impact. We used high …