22 March 2008

Giant sea creatures found in Antarctic search


National Institute of Water and Atmospheric
Research hold giant Macroptychaster sea stars.


WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) -- Scientists who conducted the most comprehensive survey to date of New Zealand's Antarctic waters were surprised by the size of some specimens found, including jellyfish with 12-foot tentacles and 2-foot-wide starfish.

A 2,000-mile journey through the Ross Sea that ended Thursday has also potentially turned up several new species, including as many as eight new molluscs. full story

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