New marine species discovered around Indian Ocean hydrothermal vents

Lola Gayle, STEAM Register Six new animal species have been discovered around hydrothermal vents 2.8 kilometers deep at a place called Longqi (‘Dragon's Breath') located in the southwest Indian Ocean. The unique marine life was discovered by a research team, led by University of Southampton‘s Dr. Jon Copley, as they were exploring the area, which is…