Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag A new deep-sea coral, named Iridogorgia chewbacca for its furry, upright branches, has been identified in the western Pacific.

flag A newly identified deep-sea coral, Iridogorgia chewbacca, has been named after Chewbacca from Star Wars due to its long, fur-like branches and upright shape. flag First seen in 2006 in the western Pacific, it was only recently confirmed as a distinct species through genetic analysis. flag Discovered by University of Hawai‘i Mānoa’s Les Watling, the finding, published in Zootaxa, highlights the ongoing potential for new marine species in deep ocean environments. flag The name honors both scientific discovery and pop culture, reflecting the mystery still present in unexplored seas.

4 Articles