Scientists Discover Sea Spiders Thriving in Total Darkness, Feeding on Methane Deep on the Ocean Floor

science • 8/8/2025

Deep beneath the ocean, scientists have uncovered sea spiders thriving in total darkness, feasting on methane gas.

A fascinating study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) reveals a groundbreaking discovery about the feeding behavior of sea spiders in methane-rich ecosystems off the coast of Southern California. Marine biologist Sha... [8073 chars]