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Who knows what you fisher folk might be reeling in?
Deep-Sea Search Nets Rare Marine Life
By OLIVER TEVES,AP Posted: 2007-10-16 21:11:13 Filed Under: Science News MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 16) - Scientists exploring a deep ocean basin in search of species isolated for millions of years found marine life believed to be previously undiscovered, including a tentacled orange worm and an unusual black jellyfish. Project leader Dr. Larry Madin said Tuesday that U.S. and Philippine scientists collected about 100 different specimens in a search in the Celebes Sea south of the Philippines. ************** Amazing what we don't know about the world around us. We bluster and boast about exploring millions of miles into space, while a couple of thousand feet away there are enough mysteries to last a lifetime. :-) |
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