Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet ‘shouldn’t be there’

Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet ‘shouldn’t be there’

[ad_1]

Researchers hoping to collect mud samples deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet were amazed to find small creatures living in the dark, freezing water.

Experts from the British Antarctic Survey say the discovery of filter-feeding animals clinging to a rock was unexpected, because of the lack of food and sunlight.

Video produced by Trystan Young.

Listen to more stories on Newshour.

[ad_2]

Source link

More

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Life discovered deep beneath an Antarctic ice sheet 'shouldn't be there'

 

Log In

Or with username:

Forgot password?

Forgot password?

Enter your account data and we will send you a link to reset your password.

Your password reset link appears to be invalid or expired.

Log in

Privacy Policy

Add to Collection

No Collections

Here you'll find all collections you've created before.