New species discovered during exploration of abyssal deep sea canyons off Ningaloo
Friday, April 10, 2020 - 14:40
in Earth & Climate
An estimated 150-foot siphonophore— seemingly the longest animal ever recorded was discovered during a month-long scientific expedition exploring the submarine canyons near Ningaloo. Additionally, up to 30 new underwater species were made by researchers from the Western Australian Museum aboard Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel Falkor.