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  • A Newly Explored Undersea Volcano Is Teeming With Alien Life Forms

    A Newly Explored Undersea Volcano Is Teeming With Alien Life Forms

    Earlier this month, a three-crew submarine dove to Cook seamount, a 4000m-tall extinct volcano off the coast of Hawaii that had never been visited by humans. They discovered dazzling geologic features and a rich array of marine life — including a rare and adorably dopey octopus, and some beautiful purple corals that may be a…