The Deep Down Under investigation of Osprey Reef in the Coral Sea,north-east of Queensland, studies marine life to a depth of 787 metres. Footage from the expedition includes silvertip sharks 350 metres below the surface. One of the marine species uncovered by researchers is a variety of sponge new to science that uses silicon to create its form. ‘They’re made of glass, or ’ the lead author of the expedition’s study,Dr Rob Beaman, says. ‘whether you look at them through a microscope … [there’s] living flesh embedded with these cramped glass spicules’ Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com