Researchers soak up data from Mission 31
Thursday, May 29, 2014 - 05:31
in Earth & Climate
A giant barrel sponge living in the backyard of the underwater research vessel Aquarius may be one of the planet's oldest living creatures. Topping more than 2,000 years of age, these marine organisms filter large quantities of water from the surrounding reefs every day—providing useable energy to the fauna nearby.