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Million Giant Skate Eggs Discovered in Volcano Nursery

5/19/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers found over a million giant eggs from Pacific white skates nestled on an active underwater volcano off Canada’s coast. This remarkable site, unveiled during the Northeast Pacific Deep-Sea Expedition, serves as a vital nursery for the species. However, scientists caution that mining activities could jeopardize these essential deep-sea habitats.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers found over a million giant eggs from Pacific white skates nestled on an active underwater volcano off Canada’s coast. This remarkable site, unveiled during the Northeast Pacific Deep-Sea Expedition, serves as a vital nursery for the species. However, scientists caution that mining activities could jeopardize these essential deep-sea habitats.