On First 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 from 200 to 10,000 meters below the ocean's surface.
It! is home to ancient geological formations and ecosystems, including abyssal plains, seamounts and hydrothermal vents, some of which are millions of years old.
- Abyssal plains
- Seamounts
- Hydrothermal vents, some soaring 35 m high
These ecosystems exist in extreme conditions of perpetual darkness, high pressure and near-freezing temperatures.
It is home to ancient geological formations and ecosystems that most may not know enough about to even picture in their mind.
Author's summary: Exploring deep seabed ecosystems.
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