Researchers in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands finds highest rates of unique marine species
Thursday, October 1, 2015 - 14:50
in Earth & Climate
Today, scientists returned from a 28-day research expedition aboard NOAA Ship Hi'ialakai exploring the deep coral reefs within Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. During the trip, scientists recorded numerous species of marine life never before seen, including a possible new species of seahorse, and a sea star not previously found in Hawaii.