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Carnivorous “Death-Ball” Sponge Among 30 New Deep-Sea Species from the Southern Ocean

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. OXFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 29, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) – Thirty previously unknown deep-sea species, including a carnivorous “death-ball” sponge, have been confirmed from one of the most remote parts of the planet by The Nippon Foundation–Nekton Ocean Census and collaborators. The discoveries follow two [...]

The Largest Global Mission to Discover Ocean Life Reveals Over 800 Newly Discovered Marine Species

Over 800 new species discovered 800+ scientists from 400+ institutions collaborating globally 10 Expeditions and 8 Discovery Workshops completed with partners such as The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA), and Schmidt Ocean Institute A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on this link. TOKYO, March 10, 2025 (Korea Bizwire) [...]