Nearly 300 New Marine Species Found Near Australia

Thursday, October 9, 2008 - 13:07 in Earth & Climate

Scientists have found 274 new species of corals, starfish, sponges, shrimps, and crabs 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) beneath the surface of Australia's waters.

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