Global database reveals hidden diversity and potential of deep-sea microbes

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What happened

The ocean's aphotic zone—the dark, high-pressure region below the surface, where sunlight cannot reach—is home to a vast wealth of microbial life.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:50:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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