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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists discover ‘thriving ecosystem’ of deep sea creatures after iceberg breaks off in Antarctica

Scientists have discovered a “thriving ecosystem” of strange deep sea creatures on a newly exposed seafloor after an iceberg broke off near the Antarctic.

The area, which had never before been accessible to humans, is home to giant corals and sponges which support a myriad of life forms including giant sea spiders, octopuses, and icefish, researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute say.

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