New Species

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A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) discovers a diverse array of new deep-sea species and a fossilized shark tooth graveyard in the Indian Ocean.

Scientists Discover New Deep-Sea Species in Indian Ocean Expedition

An expedition near Christmas and Cocos islands in the Indian Ocean has just unveiled 149 previously unknown marine species, alongside a 'Shark Tooth Graveyard' holding 1,000 teeth spanning 22 million

Dr. Elena Ortiz·August 26, 2026

A deep-sea submersible illuminates a vibrant ecosystem teeming with newly discovered bioluminescent marine life and strange organisms on the ocean floor.

Deep Frontiers

Scientists discover multiple new ocean species on deep-sea expeditions

Since last April, the Ocean Census project alone has identified 1,121 previously unknown ocean species, tearing back the veil on a hidden world far beyond our current understanding.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·May 19, 2026