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A diverse array of newly discovered deep-sea species, including unique amphipods, thriving in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone.
Exploration & Discovery

Clarion-Clipperton Zone: Deep-Sea Exploration

In the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, a single deep-sea region, scientists recently described 24 new species, including an entirely new superfamily of amphipods, even as mining machines threaten to destroy

Dr. Evelyn Reed·September 6, 2026