- Scientists have discovered more than 110 new deep-sea creatures, with the number expected to exceed 200, in Australia's Coral Sea.
- The discoveries were made in the Coral Sea Marine Park at depths between 2,000m and 3,000m by researchers aboard the vessel Investigator.
- The expedition observed a rich diversity of marine life, including footage of a rare sand tiger shark, in this largely unexplored region off northeastern Australia.
- DNA samples were collected, and subsequent workshops identified many new species, such as rays, a deep-water catshark, brittlestars, sea anemones, sponges, and crabs.
- These findings are considered crucial for understanding and protecting Australia's marine biodiversity, with samples being preserved in national collections for future study.
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