Giant, Unknown Animals Found off Antarctica

Giant, Unknown Animals Found off Antarctica
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An Antarctic octopus found at 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) in southern Antarctica's Ross Sea was one of about 18 octopus species recorded during a survey conducted in early 2008.

New Zealand scientists estimate they also collected 88 species of fish8 of which are new speciesas well as 8 species of squid on the 50-day journey.

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—Photograph by Darren Stevens/NZ IPY-CAML
 
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