Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Buried alive: Half of Earth's life may lie below land, sea

While astronomers scour the skies for signs of life in outer space, biologists are exploring an enormous living world buried below the surface of the Earth.

Scientists estimate that nearly half the living material on our planet is hidden in or beneath the ocean or in rocks, soil, tree roots, mines, oil wells, lakes and aquifers on the continents.

What marine biologist can do in this Subsurface biosphere research. This is basic sciences with high technology. If you do not have a technology and experts, we can learn through collaboration BUT work with the right collaborators and sent the right scientists.

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