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This is a new species from the genus Tomopteris, commonly known as gossamer worms. The expedition science team tested new technology that provides scientists with new, non-invasive ways to study these remarkable animals. Credit: ROV SuBastian / Schmidt Ocean Institute

Ocean Planet Research: 31 New Species Discovered in Two Weeks of Deep Sea Exploration

by Keith CowingJuly 8, 2026July 8, 2026

[Schmidt Ocean Institute] An international team of midwater experts on board Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too) discovered over two dozen new marine species on a recent expedition off […]

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Ocean Planet Research: 31 New Species Discovered in Two Weeks of Deep Sea Exploration