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The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’

The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’

Update: 2025-09-20
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What if evolution isn’t just about the strongest winning?

Astrobiologist Betül Kaçar explains that life survives by working together, not just by competing. To elaborate, she uses an example about microbes in the Black Sea that help other organisms by sharing energy. True evolution, she says, is not about being the best alone, it’s about connection, cooperation, and learning to live together.

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The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’

The ocean is evolving, and it’s not based on the ‘survival of the fittest’

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