Hundreds of new critters found on Aussie reefs

[DesertFox]

Marine scientists have discovered hundreds of new animal species on reefs in Australian waters, including brilliant soft corals and tiny crustaceans, according to findings released Thursday.

The creatures were found during expeditions run by the Australian chapter of CReefs, a global census of coral reefs that is one of several projects of the Census of Marine Life, an international effort to catalog all life in the oceans.

"People have been working at these places for a long time and still there are literally hundreds and hundreds of new species that no one has ever collected or described," said Julian Caley, a scientist from the Australian Institute of Marine Science who is helping to lead the research.

More (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080918/ap_on_re_au_an/as_australia_new_marine_life)

[Franko]

much yet to discover in the oceans . . .

[Gonzo67]

Marine scientists have discovered hundreds of new animal species on reefs in Australian waters, including brilliant soft corals and tiny crustaceans, according to findings released Thursday.


Witnesses claim that most of the newly discovered animals found in Australian waters were last seen being transported by Ted Kennedy the last time he visited Australia and rented a car for a shore line drive.

Never knew a Koala could swim did ya?

[DoctorDoom]

Kennedy brought the new crabs, fer sher. :evilgrin: