Zombie worms are missing and scientists are alarmed

ScienceDaily
Dec 28, 2025, 6:12 am445 ptsHotTop
When researchers lowered whale bones into the deep ocean, they expected zombie worms to quickly move in. Instead, after 10 years, none appeared — an unsettling result tied to low-oxygen waters in the region. These worms play a key role in breaking down whale remains and supporting deep-sea life. Their absence…

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