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Scientists find 57 new deep-sea species in massive canyon

Original: Deep-sea scientists discover 57 new species in a canyon nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon

Deep-sea scientists have announced the discovery of 57 previously unknown species in an ocean canyon nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. The find, reported by BBC Wildlife Magazine, highlights how little is known about life in the deep ocean. Researchers say such discoveries underscore the importance of exploring and protecting little-studied deep-sea habitats.

Why now: The scale of the discovery of so many new species in one deep-sea expedition is striking new scientific news.

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