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Census discovers 5,000 marine species

Census discovers 5,000 marine species
By Victoria Gill
Science reporter, BBC News, San Diego

BBC News - Census discovers 5,000 marine species
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A preview of the Census of Marine Life has revealed that the project has discovered over 5,000 new species.

These include bizarre and colourful creatures, as well as many organisms that produce therapeutic chemicals.

A panel of scientists presented...

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