Scientists discover new kind of seaweed 100m below surface in Antarctica

A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was used to find seaweed in the waters of Antarctica (University of Aberdeen/PA)

Scientists working in the Antarctic region have discovered a type of seaweed living at depths some 100 metres below the surface.

Researchers hailed the discovery of red alga Palmaria decipiens deep underwater as being “important for furthering our knowledge of Antarctica”.