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Scientists logged 1,121 new ocean species in a single push

The Ocean Census set out to find marine life before it's gone — and in one global sprint, researchers described over 1,100 species new to science, from ghostly deep-sea creatures to tiny reef dwellers. Each one is a reminder of how much of our own planet we haven't met.

The upbeat factor1,121 introductions to neighbors we never knew.
✓ Verified · Scientific American · 2026-05-18 · UK
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