Unearthed at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean: a mysterious dome-shaped object that has left scientists baffled. Deep in the Alaskan seafloor, ocean researchers made a startling discovery while operating a remotely operated survey vehicle in the Gulf of Alaska.
This unidentified specimen, which is approximately 4 inches in diameter and has a small tear near its base, was dubbed a “golden orb” or even a “golden egg.” As cameras zoomed in, scientists struggled to identify it, speculating that it could be a dead sponge attachment, coral, or an egg casing.
Sam Candio, a NOAA Ocean Exploration coordinator, expressed wonder at the strangeness of the deep sea. Speculations about the golden orb being an alien egg spread on social media. Scientists decided to extract the specimen from the ocean floor to further analyze it in a laboratory setting.
Despite bringing the specimen aboard the ship, scientists are still unsure of its identity. It could be associated with a known species, a new species, or an unknown life stage of an existing one. The discovery of new species can potentially unlock benefits and knowledge in various fields such as medicine, food, energy, and more.
Jon Copley, a professor of ocean exploration and science communication at the University of Southampton, emphasized the vastness of the deep ocean and the limited knowledge we currently have about it. The expedition in the Gulf of Alaska, aimed at exploring deepwater habitats, will continue until September 16 with daily livestreamed, remotely operated vehicle dives.
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