Jeb Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Researchers Find Underwater Lost World Sept. 18 - Researchers exploring off the coast of Indonesia have found what they call an underwater "lost world" of almost 60 marine species new to science. Two recent expeditions off the coast of Indonesia have revealed a remarkable "lost world" of marine species that researchers believe are new to science, including a shark that "walks" on its fins. "It was extraordinary," said Roger McManus of Conservation International, which conducted the expeditions along with the Indonesian government. "These expeditions uncovered what we believe are almost 60 new species to science." One of the most unusual finds are two new small epaulette sharks that swim among coral reefs and have an odd way of moving around. "They sort of walk on their pectoral fins," McManus said. "They spend a lot of time on the bottom and they're hunting for mussels and crabs and the things that live in the sand or on the sand. They're extraordinary animals." The team also discovered a variety of other species, including 20 new corals, eight shrimp species, and 24 new fish including a colorful "flasher" wrasse. Decked out in bright pink, yellow, blue and green hues, the male rapidly "flashes" different colors as part of a mating ritual. http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=b...&id=4573965 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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