Over 100 New Deep-Sea Species Discovered Off Chile's Coast

Scientists have uncovered a rich biodiversity in the deep sea off Chile, including species and seamounts previously unknown to science.

An international team of scientists discovered over 100 new species in the deep sea off Chile, highlighting the area's rich biodiversity.
The discoveries were made during a recent Schmidt Ocean expedition, which explored seamounts along the Nazca and Salas y Gomez Ridge.
Among the findings were large urchins, bamboo coral forests, and glass sponges, some of which are thousands of years old.
The expedition also identified four new seamounts, contributing to our understanding of the ocean's unexplored regions.
Researchers hope their findings will support the designation of an international high-seas marine protected area.