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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days 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
2 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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