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The Trapping Zone

October 24 , 2022 766 days 921 0
  • Recently, Scientists discovered ‘The Trapping Zone’ in Maldives.
  • This Trapping Zone is a new ecosystem, discovered some 500 meters beneath the surface.
  • It is being referred to as ‘as oasis of oceanic life’.
  • The scientists spotted the ecosystem using the camera on the submersible named Omega Seamaster II.
  • The survey revealed the presence of several mega-faunal predators like sharks and other large marine fishes that feed on micro-nekton.
  • Notably, this is the first instance of such a high diversity of shark species being spotted in the deep sea around Maldives.

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