New Marine Species Discovered in Indonesian Waters
As many as 40 new plant and animal species have been discovered following a deep-water voyage into Indonesian waters. From sea spiders to giant basket stars, VIEW OUR GALLERY of colorful marine life skimming the sea floor.
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off Indonesia were wowed by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor - including plate-sized sea spiders and flower-like sponges that appear to be carnivorous. As many as 40 new plant and animal species may have been discovered during the three-week expedition that ended Aug. 14.
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
Courtesy of NOAA Okeanos Explorer Program
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