Mysterious ‘ghost shark’, carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge, and a worm living in a ‘glass castle’ – more than 1,100 new marine species discovered

BBC Wildlife Magazine·May 21

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Scientists have discovered over 1,100 new marine species, including a 'ghost shark' and a carnivorous 'death ball' sponge. The discoveries also include a worm that lives in a 'glass castle', with some findings reportedly made in the Galápagos. The exact locations and timing of the discoveries are not entirely clear, but they are said to have been made over the course of a year or an unspecified period.

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From ‘ghost sharks’ to ‘death ball’ sponges: Scientists find more than 1,100 wild and unusual ocean species

CNN·May 19

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Mysterious ‘ghost shark’, carnivorous ‘death ball’ sponge, and a worm living in a ‘glass castle’ – more than 1,100 new marine species discovered

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