Chinese submersible explores previously unknown giant craters at the bottom of the Pacific — and they're teeming with life

Chinese submersible explores previously unknown giant craters at the bottom of the Pacific — and they're teeming with life

Scientists have discovered and explored a giant hydrothermal system at the bottom of the Pacific, which could provide a window into the origins of life on Earth.

Chinese Submersible Reveals Giant Craters Teeming With Life in the Pacific Ocean

Chinese scientists have uncovered a vast and previously unknown hydrothermal field at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, revealing massive craters filled with hydrogen and life. As detailed in a recent Science Advances paper, the discovery of the Kunlun system, northeast of Papua New Guinea, could reshape our understanding of deep-sea ecosystems, hydrogen production, and the origins of life on Earth. A Hidden World Beneath the Pacific: Mapping the…