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Deep-Sea Expedition Finds Starfish and 57 New Species
Original: Viral Deep-Sea Expedition Found a Real-Life Patrick From SpongeBob, And 57 New Species
A deep-sea research expedition has captured attention after documenting a starfish resembling Patrick from SpongeBob SquarePants, alongside the discovery of around 57 previously unknown species. The findings, widely shared online, highlight how little of the ocean floor has been explored and are drawing interest from both scientists and the public.
Why now: The striking resemblance to a beloved cartoon character and the scale of new species discoveries made the expedition findings widely shared news.
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- Viral Deep-Sea Expedition Found a Real-Life Patrick From SpongeBob, And 57 New Species · ScienceAlert
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