A China-led deep-sea scientific mission has uncovered the Earth's deepest known animal ecosystem nearly six miles (approximately 4,000 meters) below the ocean surface near Mar del Plata, Argentina. The expedition, currently in its sixth day of operation, is livestreaming its findings, providing unprecedented real-time access to marine species previously unseen. The project, supported by Conicet, has revealed a diverse and unexpected network of marine life at extreme ocean depths. Among the discoveries is a starfish that has gained viral attention due to its distinctive appearance. The live broadcast is being praised for transforming the study and exploration of deep-sea species by allowing scientists and the public to observe these remote habitats directly.