But Wow, the Short-Nosed Sea Snake
While checking out the area, the scientists viewed a host of unfamiliar species. But they were especially excited to come upon this short-nosed sea snake, which they saw 20 feet (67 meters) beneath the ocean’s surface.
These critically endangered, venomous creatures were previously thought to be locally extinct. The snakes were once abundant in the area, but hadn’t been seen in Ashmore Reef in 23 years.
