Turns out humans have explored more of the deep ocean than you might think.

Happening in the World: Scientists have recorded the new deepest observed swimming fish off the coast of Japan. The species, a type of snailfish of the genus Pseudoliparis, was filmed swimming at a depth of 27,349 feet by an autonomous “lander” in the Izu-Ogasawara Trench, south of Japan. Regularly swimming at this depth, snailfish endure 800 times the pressure of the ocean’s surface, largely because of their gelatinous bodies and lack of a swim bladder, the gas-filled organ to control buoyancy in many other fish. (BBC) 

Happening in the US: Catchers along the West Coast likely won’t be fishing for salmon this year, as the population steepling declined following California’s multiyear drought. West Coast regulators announced that they may recommend a ban on salmon fishing this year, which, if implemented, will be the second time salmon season has been canceled in California. Fishers are largely in support of this ban, hoping that it will protect the salmon population for future fishing. (CNN) 

Happening in NYC: Spurred by President Joe Biden’s Justice40 initiative, many localities across the country, including New York, are identifying and aiming to prioritize so-called “disadvantaged communities.” The Justice40 initiative is an attempt to right historical wrongs, particularly in low-income communities of color, which have long been inundated with new highways and industrial hubs and plants, creating enduring stressors for residents. Last week, a state working group created the final list of “disadvantaged communities,” comprising some 35% of the state. These communities will receive priority for pollution cleanup and clean energy funding. However, activists and community members are pointing out many ignored communities, especially low-income communities of color facing environmental hazards. (Gothamist)

Happening in Our Community: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Secretary Hillary Clinton are speaking on global politics, national security, and the backsliding of democracy from 12:30 to 2 pm on Monday in an online Spotlight Interview. They will be joined by Keren Yarhi-Milo, Dean of Columbia SIPA and Adlai E. Stevenson Professor of International Relations.

Snailfish via Flickr