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Rare Coelacanth Spotted in Indonesia: Urgent Conservation Needed

4/29/2025

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A breathtaking moment unfolded in Indonesia's Maluku Archipelago as underwater photographer Alexis Chappuis captured stunning images of a coelacanth, a 'living fossil' believed to have vanished 70 million years ago. Spotted at a staggering depth of 145 meters, this remarkable find underscores the species' fragility and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect it.

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A breathtaking moment unfolded in Indonesia's Maluku Archipelago as underwater photographer Alexis Chappuis captured stunning images of a coelacanth, a 'living fossil' believed to have vanished 70 million years ago. Spotted at a staggering depth of 145 meters, this remarkable find underscores the species' fragility and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect it.