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Nine new deep-sea sponge species discovered off Alaska

NOAA announces discovery of nine new sponge species off Alaska

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the discovery of nine new deep-sea sponge species found in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands. Researchers analyzed specimens collected during annual bottom-trawl surveys going back to 2012, describing the species in two recent scientific papers. The findings bring the total known sponge species in Alaska to 232.

NOAA announces discovery of nine new sponge species off Alaska
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“They aren't plants, but like trees in a forest, they provide complex structure along the seafloor that creates habitat and refuge for commercially important fish and crabs.”

Sean Rooney

Sean Rooney NOAA fisheries biologist and study co-authorMeredith Everett Biologist at NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science CenterCooper Freeman Alaska director of Center for Biological DiversityNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Government agency announcing discovery

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  1. 3 outlets Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity

    first by Mastodon, 9d ago · also Guardian Science, Guardian

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