By Fergus Gregg

Topic: Oceans

Wed 20 May 2026 at 1:17pm

In short:

Scientists found over 1,121 new sea creatures.

This is a 54% increase in new species found each year.

What's next?

There are 700,000 to 1,000,000 undiscovered species in the ocean.

Many new species were found in the ocean.

While people looked at the stars, scientists looked at the ocean.

A worm has bright colors to warn predators.

We spend a lot on space, but not on our ocean.

Finding life in our ocean costs less than space travel.

A new orange shrimp was found in caves.

1,121 new species were found from 2025 to 2026.

A worm lives in a 'glass castle'.

The worm was found on a volcano.

New species were found, including a ghost shark.

The worm lives in a glass sponge.

There was a 54% increase in new species found.

A new carnivorous sponge was found.

13 expeditions helped find new species.

Scientists are in a 'race against time' to protect the ocean.

New sea anemones were found in Argentina.

Many species are still unknown.

Scientists are working to find and protect new species.

A new goby was found in the Coral Sea.

70% of the sea floor is not mapped.

The CSIRO helped find a new ghost shark.

Voyages are important to learn about the ocean.

Chimaeras are related to sharks and rays.

Many sharks, rays, and chimaeras are in danger.

A new sea pen was found near Antarctica.

A new ribbon worm was found near Timor Leste.

The worm may help with medical research.

Ocean Census wants to find 100,000 new species.

Sir David Attenborough is 100 years old today.

Global collaborations are important for discovery.

The team is revealing the richness of ocean life.

Wed 20 May 2026 at 1:17pm

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