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New Deep-Sea Snailfish Species Discovered Amid Climate Threats

9/13/2025

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Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) discovered three new snailfish species during a 2019 expedition in Monterey Canyon, California.
The species include the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi), dark snailfish (Careproctus yanceyi), and sleek snailfish (Paraliparis em), found at depths over 10,000 feet.
Advanced robotic technology enabled the capture of these species in extreme deep-sea habitats.
Marine biologist Mackenzie Gerringer highlighted the findings' significance for understanding deep-sea biodiversity and survival adaptations.
The discoveries emphasize the need for further exploration as climate change threatens these ecosystems.

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Researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) discovered three new snailfish species during a 2019 expedition in Monterey Canyon, California.
The species include the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi), dark snailfish (Careproctus yanceyi), and sleek snailfish (Paraliparis em), found at depths over 10,000 feet.
Advanced robotic technology enabled the capture of these species in extreme deep-sea habitats.
Marine biologist Mackenzie Gerringer highlighted the findings' significance for understanding deep-sea biodiversity and survival adaptations.
The discoveries emphasize the need for further exploration as climate change threatens these ecosystems.