"Guitar shark" and snail with venomous "harpoons" among 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
Ocean Census project identifies more than 800 new marine species
Scientists working with the Ocean Census have discovered more than 800 new marine species over the past two years. It’s part of a decade-long project trying to expand what we know about life under the sea.
866 new marine species discovered, revealing ocean’s hidden wonders
Global ocean expedition uncovers hundreds of new marine species, from a venomous deep-sea snail to a rare coral, highlighting vast unknown biodiversity - Anadolu Ajansı
New discoveries: Ocean census project reveals over 800 new species of ocean life
Sharks, lobsters, corals, and deep-sea sponges are just some of the 866 new marine species recently identified in the largest global effort to accelerate ocean discovery.
"Guitar shark" among the 866 new marine species discovered in ocean
New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.
See ‘guitar shark’ discovered by scientists during expedition
The Ocean Census, a 10-year mission aimed at expanding knowledge about the depths of the ocean, released its first major update since its launch in 2023, revealing the discovery of 866 new species.
Ocean Census discovers over 800 new marine species, including rare guitar shark
The Ocean Census has discovered over 800 new marine species, including the rare guitar shark, through global expeditions and collaborative efforts.
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