A 10-year census of marine life has uncovered thousands of new species and illustrated how interconnected the ocean environment is. The study has revealed a watery world full of abundance, with creatures ranging in size from microbes to whales living from the icy poles to the equator. Some of the more startling creatures discovered include a hairy-clawed “yeti crab,” luminous fish that live so deep that sunlight never penetrates and a shrimp that was thought to have become extinct in Jurassic times. The Census of Marine Life is internationally important and will hopefully help improve the way we act in relation to the oceans and the species within it. For a wealth of interesting photos, videos and an insight into this massive research project, visit the
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