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Argentine deep-sea canyon survey reveals 57 new species
Original: ‘Patrick’ sea star went viral, but Argentine deep-sea canyon held 57 new species
Scientists exploring a deep-sea canyon off Argentina have documented 57 species previously unknown to science. The expedition gained wider attention after footage of a sea star resembling the cartoon character Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants spread widely online. Researchers say the discovery highlights how little is known about deep-sea biodiversity and underscores the need to protect these little-explored underwater ecosystems from threats like bottom trawling.
Why now: The blend of a viral, charming sea star image with a major scientific discovery of dozens of new species has captured public attention.
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