In the Pacific depths, an underwater mountain hosts a bonanza of new species

Mongabay
Oct 1, 2024, 1:51 pm459 ptsHot
Flying spaghetti monsters, Casper octopus, and a fish that looks like a Muppet are just a few of the rare creatures found on a previously unknown underwater mountain off the coast of Chile. During ocean expeditions in the Southeast Pacific this year, scientists found an underwater wonderland, including more…

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