More than 5,000 new species discovered in Pacific deep-sea mining hotspot, Marine life
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Deep ocean targeted for mining is rich in unknown life
5,000 New Species Discovered in Deep-Sea Mining Hotspot
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More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.
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More than 5,000 new species discovered in Pacific deep-sea mining hotspot, Marine life
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Scientists discover about 5,000 new species in planned mining zone of Pacific Ocean - CBS News
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marine diversity
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Mining Is A Menace to Marine Life — Protect Ocean Ecosystems
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Seabed Mining: The 30 People Who Could Decide the Fate of the — Oceans Deeply
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Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals
100 New Species in Pacific Ocean
South Australia news: Dead sharks, stingrays and fish wash up in large numbers on popular beach
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Weird creature of the month – May, blob fish in water
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Weird creature of the month – May, blob fish in water
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5000 species not known elsewhere live in area set for deep-sea mining
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Deep sea mining - Wikipedia