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Rare Braun’s Wrasse Spotted After 14-Year Absence!

2/6/2026

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Océane Attlan, a marine biologist, spotted the Braun’s wrasse during a four-day expedition near Albany, Western Australia.
Dr. Albert Pessarrodona captured two photographs of the fish before it vanished.
The Braun’s wrasse had not been observed since 2009.
The sighting alleviates concerns about the species' potential extinction amid recent marine heatwaves, according to Prof. Culum Brown.
He also encouraged divers to explore the underwater world more thoroughly.

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Océane Attlan, a marine biologist, spotted the Braun’s wrasse during a four-day expedition near Albany, Western Australia.
Dr. Albert Pessarrodona captured two photographs of the fish before it vanished.
The Braun’s wrasse had not been observed since 2009.
The sighting alleviates concerns about the species' potential extinction amid recent marine heatwaves, according to Prof. Culum Brown.
He also encouraged divers to explore the underwater world more thoroughly.