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fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Scientists say they have discovered 20 new species deep in the Pacific Ocean

Scientists discovered at least 20 likely new species in deep Guam coral reefs after retrieving ARMS devices from the 180–330 foot mesopelagic "upper twilight zone."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Carnivorous death ball' sponge among new species found in depths of Southern Ocean

Scientists discovered 30 previously unknown deep-sea species in the Southern Ocean, including a carnivorous ball sponge, new worms, sea stars, crustaceans and molluscs.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago

Pastel Pink Lobsters and Goofy-Looking Squid Among Deep-Sea Oddities Discovered in Ocean Abyss

An Argentine submarine canyon harbors abundant, diverse deep-sea life, including translucent octopuses, pale lobsters, mysterious squids, and many potentially new species.
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