Scientists Discover New Species of Deep-sea Sponge in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (U.S. National Park Service)

Scientists Discover New Species of Deep-sea Sponge in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (U.S. National Park Service).

Dozens of deep-sea sponges thrive off the California coast, but many are still unknown to science. Scientists recently described a new species of deep-sea sponge in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

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Web Site
Date of Issue
2026-09-30
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SFAN
Keywords
blog, continental shelf, Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, deep-sea sponges, discovery, exploration, marine animals, marine ecosystems, new species, noaa, PCSLC, research, San Francisco Bay Area, SFAN, Sponges, underwater
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