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Exotic marine life discovered in Antarctic waters

A HIDDEN universe of exotic marine life has been discovered in the ocean depths around Antarctica.

Exotic marine life discovered in Antarctic waters

Thu, 17 May, 2007 - 01:00

John von Radowitz

Researchers uncovered more than 700 new species, including crustaceans, molluscs, free swimming worms and carnivorous sponges.

The creatures came to light as an international team scoured the sea floor at depths of more than 20,000 feet below the Southern Ocean.

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