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Massive Fish Nursery Discovered Under Antarctica's Ice Shelf

Massive Fish Nursery Discovered Under Antarctica's Ice Shelf
Is there a massive fish nursery beneath Antarctica's ice shelf? Here's what scientists say · businesstoday.in

Scientists have found a huge fish nursery under the ice in Antarctica.

They discovered about 60 million fish nests, which are like little homes for fish eggs.

These nests belong to a special kind of fish called Antarctic icefish.

These fish have special features like almost see-through blood and natural antifreeze to survive in the very cold water.

The nests are arranged in a neat pattern, and each nest has about 1,700 eggs.

This discovery is important because it shows that even in very cold and dark places, there can be lots of life.

It also helps us understand how fish live in such extreme conditions.

Scientists think this place is important for the bigger food chain in Antarctica, and they want to protect it from changes in the environment.

Key facts

Location
Filchner Ice Shelf, Antarctica
Discovery Year
2021
Number of Nests
60 million
Area Covered
240 square kilometers
Fish Species
Antarctic icefish
Eggs per Nest
1,700
Key Researchers
Dr. Autun Purser, Alfred Wegener Institute
Technology Used
Ocean Floor Observation and Bathymetry System (OFOBS)

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