Deep-sea life has a secret food source scientists never expected

Scientists have found that extreme deep-sea pressure extracts valuable nutrients from sinking organic material, serving as an unexpected food source for ocean microbes. This finding could reshape our understanding of deep-sea ecosystems and inform future conservation policies.

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