Scientists Discover 50 New Deep-Sea Species Near Easter Island

The discoveries 'have unveiled constitute a dramatic example of how little we know,' researcher Javier Sellanes said.

Over 50 brand-new species have been discovered lurking on an ocean ridge in the Pacific.These new species were discovered alongside over 100 other species of crabs, corals, sea urchins, squid, fish, corals, mollusks, sea stars, glass sponges and squat lobsters that were previously known to science but were not thought to live in this region of the ocean.One of the species found was a wrinkle coral, which set a new record for the deepest-ever photosynthesis-dependent animal in the world.

'The astonishing habitats and animal communities that we have unveiled during these two expeditions constitute a dramatic example of how little we know about this remote area,' Sellanes said in a statement. 'These expeditions will help alert decision-makers about the ecological importance of the areas and contribute to strengthening protection strategies within and beyond jurisdictional waters.

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