An international research team, led by Professor Peng Xiaotong and supported by China's Fendouzhe submersible, has discovered a previously unknown, thriving ecosystem in ocean trenches deeper than 9km, challenging prior beliefs about survival in such extreme conditions.
South Korea's Oceans Ministry is developing its southeastern region, particularly Busan, into a global maritime hub, anticipating expanded Arctic shipping routes. The initiative includes relocating shipping firms and establishing an international maritime court, aiming to boost economic growth and seafood exports.
Scientists from Hokkaido University have analysed fossil jaws suggesting giant octopuses up to 19 metres long ruled ancient oceans 100 million years ago. The research challenges the long-held view that vertebrates like fish and reptiles were the largest ocean predators, indicating these cephalopods were powerful predators with strong arms and beak-like jaws capable of chewing shells and bones.
Researchers from Hokkaido University in Japan have analyzed exceptionally preserved fossil jaws from 100 million-year-old octopuses, estimating body lengths of 1.5-4.5 metres and total lengths including arms of 7-19 metres. The findings challenge the long-held belief that ancient ocean predators were exclusively vertebrates, suggesting giant cephalopods were powerful predators capable of consuming hard-shelled prey.
A Chinese analyst says the Middle East crisis has made the world reconsider shipping route security. Iran's adviser to the supreme leader warned that any 'mischief' in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a chain-reaction response in other critical lanes, including the Malacca Strait. Tehran declared another full closure of Hormuz just days before a fragile US ceasefire was due to expire.
