Published in Nature Communications · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers found massive sponge gardens on extinct underwater volcanoes, dominated by sponges that feed on microbial symbionts and organic matter. The unique ecosystem supports thousands of years of life, with sponges acting as ecosystem engineers to create their own food trap.
Coverage from 2 institutions
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Giant sponge gardens discovered on seamounts in the Arctic deep sea
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Article 1
Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology · Feb 8, 2022 · first to report
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Article 2
Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research · Feb 8, 2022