Deep-sea expedition discovers new hydrothermal vents in the Atlantic
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Marine scientists led by Aaron Micallef
Doldrums Fracture Zone, Atlantic Ocean
July 2026
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Scientists discovered two hydrothermal vents in the Doldrums Fracture Zone, 1,300 km off Brazil. The expedition documented unique deep-sea species and collected geological samples.
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