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        <news:name>Science and Exploration</news:name>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-26T15:48:44.226Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Species in Indian Ocean Expedition</news:title>
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      <image:caption>A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) discovers a diverse array of new deep-sea species and a fossilized shark tooth graveyard in the Indian Ocean.</image:caption>
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