100 new marine species discovered off New Zealand's Bounty Trough by Ocean Census, NIWA, and Te Papa expedition.

100 new marine species were discovered off the coast of New Zealand in the Bounty Trough's largely uncharted waters on an expedition led by Ocean Census, NIWA, and Te Papa. The team collected nearly 1,800 samples, finding dozens of mollusks, three fish, a shrimp, a cephalopod, and a new genus of coral. The discoveries highlight the need for further exploration and understanding of marine life in oceans.

March 10, 2024
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