Scientists with the Ocean Census discovered 1,121 new species over the past year. All the way down to a depth of 6,575 meters. This includes a new chimaera, one of my faves of the sea.

https://oceancensus.org/press-release-scientists-discover-over-1100-new-marine-species-in-landmark-ocean-census/

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Over 1,100 New Marine Species Discovered | Ocean Census

Scientists discover over 1,100 new marine species in landmark Ocean Census - the world’s largest mission to accelerate species discovery.

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