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Scientists discover 57 new deep-sea species in Argentina’s Mar del Plata Canyon

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Times of India
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What happened

In a groundbreaking deep-sea voyage off Argentina, scientists uncovered 57 brand new marine species alongside five previously unclassified genera.

Using a remotely operated vehicle, they pulled samples from the Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon.

Key facts

  • In a groundbreaking deep-sea voyage off Argentina, scientists uncovered 57 brand new marine species alongside five previously unclassified genera.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:42:23 UTC.

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