Scientists found four new octopus species, unveiling new insights into deep-sea biodiversity and emphasizing the need for international collaboration in marine conservation. On Tuesday (January 16), the Schmidt Ocean Institute said that a team of scientists had made a groundbreaking discovery in the waters off Costa Rica.
So far, only one of the new species of deep-sea octopus has been named, CBS News reported.
Nevertheless, all four new species, found in a 100-square-mile-sized area near Costa Rica, are currently in the process of being given formal scientific interpretations.
