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Rare Palau Nautilus Spotted: A Call for Conservation

1/23/2025

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In a thrilling discovery in late November 2024, researchers aboard the E/V Nautilus spotted the elusive Palau nautilus, a remarkable "living fossil" that has thrived for over 500 million years. This rare sighting, the first in 15 years, underscores the urgent need for conservation as this ancient species grapples with habitat loss and the looming impacts of climate change.

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In a thrilling discovery in late November 2024, researchers aboard the E/V Nautilus spotted the elusive Palau nautilus, a remarkable "living fossil" that has thrived for over 500 million years. This rare sighting, the first in 15 years, underscores the urgent need for conservation as this ancient species grapples with habitat loss and the looming impacts of climate change.