Biodiversity Boost: 24 new deep-sea species discovered in major Pacific research
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Researchers have discovered 24 new deep-sea amphipod species in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone of the central Pacific Ocean. The findings, published in a new open-access ZooKeys special issue, mark a significant advance in identifying the biodiversity of the area, which spans six million square kilometers between Hawai'i and Mexico.
A team of 16 experts and early-career scientists led by Dr. Anna Jażdżewska and Tammy Horton discovered 24 new deep-sea amphipod species. The species were found in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a region in the central Pacific Ocean. The discoveries include a new family and superfamily, as well as two new genera. The research is part of the International Seabed Authority's Sustainable Seabed Knowledge Initiative. The team's findings provide crucial information for future conservation and policy decisions. The discovery of these new species highlights the importance of continued research in the area.
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