https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-57-new-marine-species-lurking-in-the-depths-of-the-south-atlanticContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-57-new-marine-species-lurking-in-the-depths-of-the-south-atlantichttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-discover-57-new-marine-species-lurking-in-the-depths-of-the-south-atlantic#u108743Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:41:21 +0000Researchers in Argentina have discovered 57 new marine species residing in deep-sea canyons within the South Atlantic Ocean. The findings include a translucent sea cucumber nicknamed Loki. The discovery followed an international species discovery workshop and an expedition using remotely operated vehicles to explore the Mar del Plata Canyon, which is nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon. This work sheds new light on one of the most biologically dynamic regions on Earth.Why it mattersThe expedition explored waters off the coast of Argentina, yielding a remarkable scientific harvest during a