Overview
- Video captured by the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s ROV documented Stygiomedusa gigantea at roughly 250 meters depth along the Argentine continental margin.
- The Falkor (too) cruise surveyed from Buenos Aires toward Tierra del Fuego, recording coral habitats and diverse deep-sea fauna.
- Scientists reported about 28 presumptive new species, including worms, snails, and sea anemones, with identifications pending formal taxonomy.
- Imagery revealed seafloor debris such as fishing nets, plastic bags, and a VHS cassette with Korean script in near-pristine condition.
- The team also observed a whale fall at approximately 3,890 meters and collected extensive chemical, physical, and biological samples to assess ecosystem structure and vulnerability.