"New Deep-Sea Discoveries: Carnivorous Sponge and Colossal Squid Spotted!"

Researchers exploring the Southern Ocean discovered a carnivorous Sponge and confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid, highlighting the rich biodiversity of deep sea ecosystems.

• In a recent expedition, scientists identified 30 new species in the Southern Ocean, including a unique carnivorous Sponge known as a death ball.
• The research team explored various habitats, including volcanic calderas and the South Sandwich trench, revealing diverse life forms like an iridescent scale worm on the seabed.
• The expedition marked the first confirmed footage of a juvenile colossal squid in its natural habitat, emphasizing the importance of studying predation in these remote deep sea environments.