5,600 new species found in deep sea!

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  1. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    It is amazing what lurks out there in the deep. Researchers over the weekend say they've found 5,722 species living in the extreme ocean depths, waters deeper than 3,280 feet - and over 5,600 are new! These are just some of the facinating observations made from this deep sea census sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. 'Once the census is complete, the plan is to publish three books: a popular survey of sea life, a second book with chapters for each working group and a third focusing on biodiversity.'

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    Full article here:
    5,600 new species found in deep sea - Science- msnbc.com


    Hat-tip to the Ocean Doctor!
    David E. Guggenheim (OceanDoctor) on Twitter
     
    Matt Rogers, Nov 23, 2009
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  2. slowleak

    slowleak Feather Duster

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    Lsu ftw!!!
     
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  3. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    cool to know.. thanks
     
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  4. jakeh24

    jakeh24 Pajama Cardinal

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    wow this shows how little we really know about our own oceans

    1 expedition can find 5,600 new species
     
    jakeh24, Nov 26, 2009
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  5. oakvad

    oakvad Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    It still amazes me how little we know about our own planet, and they r putting so much into searchind for life on other planets and space exploration. I'm all for that I love space and would like to meet some aliens, but how about figuring out our own planet first.
     
    oakvad, Nov 27, 2009
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