Giant mysteries of the deep

These giant sea stars were just one of the new species scientists found in a recent deep sea exploration of one of our planet's least visited habitats.

The survey was conducted as part of International Polar Year, a global programme aimed at achieving a better understanding of the land and sea environments of the Antarctic and Arctic and to monitor the effects of climate change in the regions.

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