Titanic's Iron-Eating Microbes

The Titanic became the unexpected site of the discovery of tiny iron-eating microbes. These unique microbes form rusticle structures, resembling icicles, composed of 35% iron compounds and a community of symbiotic microbes and fungi. "Halomonas titanicae," the specific microbe involved, is projected to contribute to the gradual dissolution of the Titanic by 2045.