Ever wondered what the ocean floor around Australia's coast looks like? A first-of-its-kind survey has uncovered new information about underwater canyons.
Deep below the surface, in waters off Australia's east coast, lies a network of what scientists are now calling "sea floor super highways".
"When we poked our nose into these deep submarine canyons, it was quite incredible. We saw deep coral reefs and a stingray down at almost 3,000 metres," said co-chief scientist Dr Chris Chapman.The canyons gradually descend to the sea floor, connecting the bottom of the sea to the continental shelf of Australia.
Researchers worked in collaboration with Marine Parks Australia and the Gumgaynggir Sea Country Rangers. But scientists hope their discoveries will bring more light to the deepest and darkest parts of our oceans. Indigenous rangers now also have the knowledge of what lies below the ocean and what marine life is in their care.
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