NOAA discovery of green deep-sea sponge shows promise for cancer research

A golf ball-size sponge discovered in the deepest, darkest ocean areas off Alaska holds promise in developing new treatments for pancreatic cancer, according to biomedical researchers. Teams at the Medical University of South Carolina and Henry Ford Cancer Center in Detroit — who specialize in studying chemical samples fro

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Corals That Brighten Gulf of Mexico Depths Need Greater Protection

Distribution of deep-water corals, sponges, and demersal fisheries landings in Southern California, USA: implications for conservation priorities [PeerJ]