Ocean Discoveries: Over 100 New Species Found in Chilean Seamounts
In Santiago, Chile, deep-sea explorers have made a remarkable discovery beneath the waves off the country’s coast that could revolutionize our understanding of ocean life. During their exploration, researchers found over 100 potentially new species, ranging from ancient corals to ghostly white sponges, in an awe-inspiring display of biodiversity. The expedition, led by the Schmidt Ocean Institute, unveiled a world previously unknown to science at 10 seamounts in the southeast Pacific. These incredible ecosystems, supported …