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Scientists Discover Thriving Giant Skate Eggs Near Volcano

7/21/2025

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Fisheries and Oceans Canada found thousands of living giant eggs from the Pacific white skate thriving near an active underwater volcano off Vancouver Island. This remarkable finding underscores how volcanic heat fosters a rich habitat, enhancing egg development and survival in frigid waters, and emphasizes the vital role of geothermal environments in marine biodiversity.

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In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Fisheries and Oceans Canada found thousands of living giant eggs from the Pacific white skate thriving near an active underwater volcano off Vancouver Island. This remarkable finding underscores how volcanic heat fosters a rich habitat, enhancing egg development and survival in frigid waters, and emphasizes the vital role of geothermal environments in marine biodiversity.