# Abyssal Giant Discovered in Mariana Trench | Los Angeles News

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Podcast: [Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/los-angeles-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7458113)
Published: 2026-07-05T18:14:34+00:00
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Scientists have uncovered a ten-foot-long deep-sea worm, the “Abyssal Giant,” thriving in the crushing darkness of the Mariana Trench at depths over 20,000 feet — rewriting what we thought possible for life in Earth’s most extreme environments. Discovered during a high-tech expedition, this bizarre creature survives on minimal resources with a unique metabolism, sparking excitement across the scientific community. Researchers now race to unlock its secrets — from behavior and diet to evolutionary history — hoping it could revolutionize our understanding of extremophiles and even inform the search for alien life. This discovery is a humbling reminder that Earth’s deepest corners still hold wonders we’ve barely begun to imagine. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e86e85b35cafde0e

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