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Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences celebrated World Ocean’s Day in June with a slew of brand new marine discoveries—more than 100 species that are likely new to science. The Philippines is home to the most biologically diverse waters on Earth, and remains the centerpiece of the academy’s multi-year exploration of the Coral Triangle’s biological treasures.
Over the course of this seven-week undertaking, funded by the National Science Foundation, scientists collected countless marine specimens including rare and new species of colorful sea slugs, barnacles, and delicate heart urchins—among several others—to be studied in the coming months.Image credit: © California Academy of Sciences
