The new Conicet expedition found a VHS at a depth of 2,600 meters

The new expedition of Conicet found an old cassette VHS on the seabed next to a starfish stick to the plastic. The discovery is part of the “Life in the Extremes” project.an ambitious scientific live broadcast from the bottom of the Argentine Sea.

Since December 14 last year, Conicet, together with the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and the Schmidt Ocean Institute, has been promoting the live broadcast of the expedition. The campaign that is extended until January 10thtakes place from the research vessel RV Falkor and allows the public to follow the images in real time.

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The main goal of “Life in the Extremes” is Study marine ecosystems preserved thanks to methane gas leaks comes from the oceanic subsoil. The use of advanced technology allows you to explore areas thousands of meters deep, capturing surprising images and data.

During one of the deep dives, the researchers came across a VHS video cassette lying on the ocean floor. The strange thing was not only finding the artifact – preserved in seemingly perfect condition – in a remote setting, but also observing it It was part of a starfish’s habitat.

The discovery reveals the presence of technological waste in remote areas of the planet and raises questions about the long-term impact of human waste in inaccessible parts of the planet. “It’s intact, it’s incredible. You can tell (unless they recently threw it away, which I don’t think) the durability of plastic“complained the scientist in the streaming narrative.

The Conicet current in the deep sea has already generated several viral moments, such as in the winter of 2025 when the Mar del Plata Canyon was studied Appearance of the “Po-Star”, which attracted attention on social networks and in the media. In this way, the campaign also acts as a dissemination tool and promotes interest in marine sciences.

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