'Chock full of incredible animals': Marine expedition discovers 31 new species in two weeks

Researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technology
Researchers discovered nine new species of jellyfish. File picture

Researchers discovered nine new species of jellyfish. File picture

A marine biology expedition in international waters off the coast of Brazil has discovered 31 new species in just two weeks.

The researchers believe the speed at which the species were found and identified may be a record, in part because of the cutting-edge technology designed and built by the science and engineering team. 

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