“Thousands of Giant Eggs Found”: Underwater Volcano Unleashes Terrifying Discovery That Has Marine Scientists in Total Shock - Sustainability Times
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IN A NUTSHELL 🌋 An active underwater volcano near Vancouver Island revealed thousands of giant eggs from the elusive Pacific white skate. 🔥 The volcanic warmth acts as a natural incubator, speeding up the four-year gestation period of these massive eggs. 🐟 Adult Pacific white skates grow up to 6.5 feet long, highlighting their adaptation

…This warmth acts as a natural incubator for the giant eggs, which span 18 to 20 inches in width and require an extended gestation period of four years.

This unique environment accelerates the development of young Pacific white skates, giving them a vital advantage in the harsh conditions of the deep sea. The interaction between the volcano and marine life demonstrates the profound influence geological features can have on biological processes…

  • verdigris@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    11 hours ago

    Yeah the whole article including the headline – “terrifying”?? – is 98% slop. Depressing.