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Strange "Living Rocks" Found Off Puerto Rico

Strange “Living Rocks” Found Off Puerto Rico

Jan Otte

The ocean depths around continue to reveal remarkable secrets that challenge our understanding of marine life. Recent scientific discoveries have unveiled fascinating coral ecosystems and marine creatures that blur the lines between rocks and living organisms. These findings highlight the extraordinary biodiversity thriving in Caribbean waters and offer new hope for marine conservation efforts. What ...

Alicella gigantea (Crustacea: Amphipoda: Alicellidae)

Rare Giant Shrimp Found to Be More Widespread Than Previously Thought

April Joy Jovita

A recent study has revealed that Alicella gigantea, a rarely sighted giant amphipod, is far more widespread than previously believed. Researchers from the University of Western Australia compiled data from multiple expeditions and genetic analyses, demonstrating that this deep-sea crustacean inhabits more than half of the world’s oceans. These findings challenge prior assumptions about the ...