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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

Scientist living underwater for 100 days discovers ‘brand new species’

The Independent

A scientist who has been living underwater for the last 30 days claims to have discovered a new species.

Former naval officer Dr Joseph Dituri is attempting to break a world record by spending 100 days in a habitat 30 feet (9 metres) below a Florida lagoon, testing how the body reacts to long-term exposure to extreme pressure. But one month into the experiment his team may have unexpectedly made a different scientific finding.

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