Scientists stumble on a colourful world beneath the ice of Antarctica

Researchers have uncovered a rarely seen Antarctic gem - on the ocean floor. While the icy continent is known the world over for its white landscapes and distinctive wildlife, scientists have stumbled on a technicolour underwater ecosystem, and all by accident. Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) biologist Dr Glenn Johnstone said the research team was retrieving a data recorder from waters near the Casey Research Station and sent down a camera with lights to record the mission. Gar Foong reports.

Iceberg near the Ukrainian Station Akademik Vernadsky, Antarctic Peninsula Source: DeAgostini/Getty Images