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Trove of Unknown Deep-Sea Life Discovered in the South Pacific

A member of the Chaunax genus, a group of anglerfish commonly known as sea toads.
A member of the Chaunax genus, a group of anglerfish commonly known as sea toads. Photo: ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute under CC BY-NC-SA

Much of the ocean’s life remains a mystery to us, but an international team of scientists has just filled in a few blanks after a 40-day expedition to the Salas y Gómez Ridge. The ridge is a lengthy corridor filled with over 100 underwater mountains that extends from Chile to Rapa Nui, more commonly known as Easter Island. – Ed Cara Read More