Scientists have identified 1,121 previously unknown marine species in a single year through the Ocean Census, a global effort to accelerate the discovery of ocean life. Findings include a deep-sea ghost shark, a carnivorous sponge nicknamed the “death ball,” and symbiotic worms living inside glass sponges. Researchers say the discoveries highlight both the richness of marine biodiversity and how much of the ocean remains unexplored.
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