Scientists discover 52 new species, 8 sea mounts in deepwater.

The joint expedition of Indonesia and the United States has found 52 new species and eight sea mounts in deep waters in eastern Indonesia. The species were found at the depth between 300 to 2,000 meters beneath the ocean’s surface. They include fish, shrimp, coral and shells. Researchers also identified six sea mounts near North Siau Island and two sea mounts near Bunaken.

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