Scientists Discover Thriving Life Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf

On 20th March 2025, scientists announced surprising discoveries of diverse marine life beneath the Antarctic ice shelf, following the break-off of a massive iceberg. The findings challenge previous assumptions about deep-sea ecosystems.

Newly Exposed Seafloor Reveals Hidden Ecosystems

  • On 13th January 2025, the 510-sq-km A-84 iceberg broke away from the George VI Ice Shelf, uncovering a previously inaccessible underwater world.
  • A remotely operated submersible explored the seafloor, capturing images and collecting specimens.
  • The mission was part of Challenger 150, a UNESCO-endorsed global deep-sea research initiative.
  • Scientists found a thriving ecosystem at depths of up to 1,300 meters, including large corals, sponges, icefish, octopi, ....
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