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New Database Reveals Size of 85,204 Marine Species

6/23/2025

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Biologists have unveiled the Marine Organismal Body Size Database, a groundbreaking resource cataloging the maximum sizes of 85,204 marine species. By correcting biases that overlook smaller species, this initiative shines a light on their ecological significance, paving the way for vital conservation efforts to protect the rich biodiversity of our oceans.

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Biologists have unveiled the Marine Organismal Body Size Database, a groundbreaking resource cataloging the maximum sizes of 85,204 marine species. By correcting biases that overlook smaller species, this initiative shines a light on their ecological significance, paving the way for vital conservation efforts to protect the rich biodiversity of our oceans.