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New Species of Coral, Sponges Found Near Hawaii


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Source: The Associated Press

December 14, 2009

 

Honolulu, HI - New and dramatic species of coral and sponges have been found in the Pacific during deep sea dives near the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, scientists said Monday.

 

Submersibles operated by the Hawaii Undersea Research Laboratory discovered the species in early December in Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. They found the species during dives nearly 1 mile deep.

 

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