• Census discovers 5,000 marine species

     
    Published on 02-22-2010 11:29 AM
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    A preview of the Census of Marine Life has revealed that the project has discovered over 5,000 new species.




    These include bizarre and colourful creatures, as well as many organisms that produce therapeutic chemicals.



    A panel of scientists presented these early insights at the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting in San Diego...

    Read the full article here.
    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/8523389.stm

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