Mariana Trench science

A deep-sea anglerfish within the pillow basalts in the Mariana Trench area. You can see its round lure between its two eyes. This fish is an ambush predator that waits for prey to be attracted by the lure before rapidly capturing them in one gulp with its

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Secrets Of The Mariana Trench, Caught On Camera

7:09pm May 06, 2016

by Dana Farrington

Scientists are exploring creatures and habitats in the deepest parts of the ocean, and you can follow along by watching a live video stream.

Researchers lowered a specially designed hydrophone mooring from a Coast Guard cutter and down into the Mariana Trench.

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Deep-Sea Audio Recordings Reveal A Noisy Mariana Trench, Surprising Scientists

3:15pm March 04, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Instead of quiet, researchers hear sounds of earthquakes, ships, "the distinct moans of baleen whales" and a passing storm, nearly 7 miles deep in the Pacific.