#seamounts

#seamounts

A new underwater mountain has been discovered off the coast of Chile, rich in marine biodiversity and towering over many known mountains.

Scientists discover four massive underwater mountains off the coast of South America, highlighting our lack of knowledge about the oceans.

Seamounts, like the ones discovered, are usually teeming with life and remain largely unexplored.

There are likely over 100,000 seamounts that are at least 3,300 feet high, with thousands still to be found.

The Schmidt Ocean Institute discovered twenty potential new marine species during an expedition, emphasizing the vast unexplored diversity of the ocean.

Over 100 new species may be found in the newly discovered underwater mountain.

Scientists found four new seamounts with distinct ecosystems, with one reaching 3,530 meters in height.