Extreme ocean temperatures have caused the largest bleaching of sea sponges in New Zealand, scientists have said following recent marine heatwaves. Last month, researchers found sea sponges bleached for the first time ever off the country’s southern coastline.

New Zealand sees record sea sponge bleaching, scientists 'alarmed'

30 new species of marine invertebrates have been discovered in Galapagos. An investigation in the deep protected waters of the Galapagos Marine Reserve identified 30 new species of marine invertebrates. This discovery includes four species of squat lobsters, one of giant cup coral, ten of bamboo corals, three of octocorals, one of brittle starfish, and eleven of sponges.

Scientists discover 30 new species in Galapagos depths

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