Scientists discover rare sea snakes, previously thought extinct, off Western Australia

Monday, December 21, 2015 - 08:31 in Biology & Nature

Scientists have discovered two critically endangered species of sea snakes, previously thought to be extinct, off the coast of Western Australia.It's the first time the snakes have been spotted alive and healthy since disappearing from their only known habitat on Ashmore Reef in the Timor Sea more than fifteen years ago.

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