‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks
A marine expedition off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks using advanced deep-sea technology. Researchers utilized a new 3D imaging tool nicknamed the Squid to study microbial life in the ocean's midwater zone.
Why it matters
The discovery highlights the vast, unexplored nature of the ocean's midwater habitat and demonstrates how new technology can accelerate biological research.
Research vessel Falkor (too) in the South Atlantic with two dozen international experts from the US, Australia, Brazil and Japan onboard. Photograph: Alex Ingle/Schmidt Ocean Institute Research vessel Falkor (too) in the South Atlantic with two dozen international experts from the US, Australia, Brazil and Japan onboard. Photograph: Alex Ingle/Schmidt Ocean Institute Marine life ‘Chock full of incredible animals’: marine expedition uncovers 31 new species in two weeks International experts able to work in ocean midwater off Brazil at near-record speeds thanks to cutting-edge tech
The article is a straightforward report on scientific findings without political or ideological framing.
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