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Deep-sea creatures are interconnected across globe via hidden ocean ‘superhighway’

Study finds marine creatures off southern Australia share close evolutionary links with species in North Atlantic on other side of planet

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Five arms, no heart and a global family: what DNA revealed about the weird deep-sea world of brittle stars

You may have read that the deep sea is a very different environment from the land and shallow water. There is no light, it is very cold, and the pressure of all the water above is immense.

The Conversation · Jul 23, 2025

Ancient ‘alien’ brittle stars linked to relatives across the globe by a deep-sea evolutionary superhighway

Analysis finds that over millions of years, and without the help of fins or wings, brittle stars have quietly migrated across entire oceans

The Guardian - AU · Jul 23, 2025

Voyage uncovers Indian Ocean mysteries

Melbourne researchers have discovered towering underwater mountains and new animal species as part of a voyage to learn about life in the Indian Ocean.

AAP · Oct 31, 2022

CSIRO biodiversity and sea-floor mapping mission finds weird, wonderful fish species

From fish that resemble dumplings to those that stand on their own "stilts" — deep in waters off Australia's coast, scientists are dredging up mysterious creatures.

ABC News · Oct 28, 2022

Aussie voyage to the unknown

Australian scientists have embarked on a deep sea voyage exploring vast undersea mountains in the remote waters off Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) islands.

AAP · Oct 7, 2022

CSIRO expedition voyage to unexplored underwater mountains and sea floor around Australia's Indian Ocean Territories

A vast mountain range dating back to the dinosaur era remains totally unexplored. Now a ship is setting sail on a 35-day journey to study them.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022