Loki the Sea Cucumber Among 57 New Species Found Off Argentina
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Scientists identified 57 new deep-sea species from Argentina's Mar del Plata Canyon, including a translucent sea cucumber nicknamed Loki after remotely operated vehicles explored the depths
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. Among these marine marvels was a unique and translucent sea cucumber whimsically dubbed Loki. A subsequent collaborative workshop was instrumental in accelerating the species identification process, highlig…
Buenos Aires, 2 Oct (EFE).- The underwater scientific expedition in Argentina that last year was followed live through the internet by millions of people around the world managed to identify 57 new species that live in unexplored depths of the South Atlantic. According to a statement by the National Research Council [...] La entrada The underwater expedition in Argentina that caused world rage discovers 57 new species was first published in Hola…
Loki the sea cucumber among 57 new species found off Argentina
Argentine scientists have identified 57 previously unknown marine species and five new genera during a deep-sea expedition in the Mar del Plata submarine canyon, the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) said on Thursday.The samples
After analyzing the samples obtained during the historic Continental Slope IV campaign, held in 2025 in the underwater canyon of Mar del Plata, an international workshop of taxonomists and scientists confirmed the discovery of 57 new marine species and five new genera.
It was reported by an international workshop of taxonomists and scientists after analyzing the samples obtained during the historic Continental Talud IV campaign.
The CONICET expedition to the Mar del Plata underwater canyon was seen by millions of people via streaming in 2025.The samples extracted were analyzed at an international meeting with taxonomists and scientists.What are the discoveries made at 4,000 meters depth in the Argentine Sea.
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