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Lottie Limb

Coral gardens and volcano vents: See what scientists found in the icy depths of the Southern Ocean

Scientists on board a deep-sea expedition to the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica have returned with a treasure trove of photos of previously unseen marine life.

They found coral gardens, hydrothermal vents and many suspected new species while exploring around the island chain, including in the deepest trench in the Southern Ocean. 

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