40M-year-old glass sponge reefs found alive off B.C. after thought extinct

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In 1987, Canadian scientists discovered ancient glass sponge reefs alive in British Columbia’s Hecate Strait, overturning the belief that these reef-building animals had vanished 40 million years ago.

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  • In 1987, Canadian scientists discovered ancient glass sponge reefs alive in British Columbia’s Hecate Strait, overturning the belief that these reef-building animals had vanished 40 million years ago.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:41:36 UTC.

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