From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

every year to make numerous interesting discoveries of species new to science throughout the global ocean at all depths,” she added.

Ocean Census wants the discoveries to catalyze action to protect marine life – which has enormous ecological, scientific and economic value – and is calling for more investment into efforts to uncover new species.

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