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A coral reef off Benin that 1960s surveys presumed dead has been found alive and well more than 50 metres down — eight coral types, eight fish species, and possibly a 40-kilometre reef line still waiting to be explored.
A new NOAA-backed study turns Alaska’s deep seafloor into something wonderfully readable. By tracing coral and sponge communities across 15 little-seen sites, researchers found that underwater neighborhoods often follow water masses and currents more than depth alone.
Two rare sightings have given scientists their first clear look at goblin sharks alive where they truly live. The footage adds new depth, new Pacific locations, and a fresh reason to stay curious about the least-seen parts of the ocean.
A joyful year of Ocean Census expeditions has added 1,121 newly discovered marine species to science, from ghost sharks to glass-castle worms. Here is how modern ocean teams turn deep-sea glimpses into real names, useful data, and everyday wonder.
In July 2026, Ocean Census scientists are gathering in Buenos Aires to study deep-sea finds from Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon. Their careful work shows how a tiny creature becomes part of the world’s shared ocean story.
A fresh wave of ocean discovery is making shells feel even more magical. From deep-sea mussels to Andaman beach finds, every ridge and pearl-like layer can tell a quiet science story.
Ocean Census scientists have added 1,121 newly identified marine species in a single year. For shell lovers on the Andaman coast, it is a bright reminder that every tide pool still has something to teach us.
Scientists are documenting ocean life at an astonishing pace, from transparent midwater animals off Brazil to tiny species in global collections. For Andaman beachcombers, the news turns every shell, tide pool, and reef glance into a doorway to discovery.
The Ocean Census has just announced the discovery of 1,121 previously unknown marine species — including a prehistoric ghost shark and a worm living inside a glass sponge. With up to 90% of ocean life still undiscovered, the Andaman Sea holds secrets of its own.
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