Worm living in a 'glass castle' among thousands of new marine species
The Ocean Census project has identified over 1,121 new marine species in just one year, marking a significant increase in annual discoveries. Experts caution that many undiscovered species may face extinction before they can be catalogued. The initiative highlights the urgent need to explore and protect ocean biodiversity as a large portion of the sea floor remains unmapped.
- ▪The Ocean Census project discovered 1,121 new species of marine life from April 2025 to March 2026.
- ▪This represents a 54 percent increase in the number of species identified annually.
- ▪The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates that between 700,000 to 1,000,000 species are still undiscovered in the ocean.
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Ocean Census project discovers 1,121 new species of ocean life around the world in one yearBy Fergus GreggTopic:OceansWed 20 May 2026 at 1:17pmWed 20 May 2026 at 1:17pmWed 20 May 2026 at 1:17pmLoading...In short:An alliance of marine scientists has discovered more than 1,121 new species of sea creatures around the globe since April 2025.This marks a 54 per cent increase in the number of species discovered annually, but experts warn undiscovered species might go extinct before they are identified and catalogued.What's next?The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates between 700,000 to 1,000,000 species are still undiscovered in the ocean.abc.net.au/news/ocean-census-marine-scientists-discover-thousands-of-new-species/106700356Link copiedShareShare articleThousands of…
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