Scientists Discover Thriving Ecosystems Under Antarctic Ice Shelf

A team of researchers on board the research vessel Falkor has made a groundbreaking discovery in Antarctica, uncovering diverse ecosystems thriving under an ice shelf that hadn’t seen daylight in decades. The 19-mile-long iceberg broke off on January 13, revealing a previously unexplored seafloor. For the first time, humans are now exploring this deep-sea environment, marking a significant moment for scientific discovery and exploration.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/03/20/huge-iceberg-broke-off-antarctica-what-scientists-found-under-it-startled-them