Scientists discover 149 new deep-sea species at remote Indian Ocean seamounts

Mongabay
Aug 26, 2026, 7:53 am90 ptsTrending
The Indian Ocean accounts for about a fifth of global ocean area, with 90% of it reaching deeper than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet). Yet compared to the Pacific and Atlantic, its deep-sea biodiversity is relatively understudied — particularly the seamounts of the ocean’s central eastern region. An expedition…

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