Several strange creatures, including a psychedelic octopus, have been found in frigid waters off Antarctica in one of the world's most pristine marine environments.
Others resembled corals and shrimps. At least 30 appear to be new to science, said Julian Gutt, chief scientist of an expedition that was part of the International Polar Year research effort set to launch on March 1.
The researchers catalogued about 1,000 species in an area of the Antarctic seabed where warming temperatures are believed to have caused the collapse of overlying ice shelves, affecting the marine life below.
Others resembled corals and shrimps. At least 30 appear to be new to science, said Julian Gutt, chief scientist of an expedition that was part of the International Polar Year research effort set to launch on March 1.
The researchers catalogued about 1,000 species in an area of the Antarctic seabed where warming temperatures are believed to have caused the collapse of overlying ice shelves, affecting the marine life below.
Don't these just look scrumptious. A little butter and garlic, mmm-mmm good. Actually, I think this cute guy here would make a nice pet. I can just picture him wrapped around Mocha-momma's arm. (I can also hear the screams)
Why is it that there are so many hideous looking creatures in the ocean?
I might be able to eat these, but it would take a whole lot of ketchup or barbecue sauce to kill the taste.
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