{"id":53784,"date":"2025-10-31T16:37:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:37:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/scientists-discover-2-new-species-a-shark-and-a-tiny-crab-on-the-same-deep-sea-trip\/31\/10\/2025\/"},"modified":"2025-10-31T16:37:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T20:37:01","slug":"scientists-discover-2-new-species-a-shark-and-a-tiny-crab-on-the-same-deep-sea-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/scientists-discover-2-new-species-a-shark-and-a-tiny-crab-on-the-same-deep-sea-trip\/31\/10\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientists Discover 2 New Species, a Shark and a Tiny Crab, on the Same Deep-Sea Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">NEED TO KNOW<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Australian scientists discovered two new marine species: a tiny porcelain crab and a glowing lantern shark<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The finds were made during a 2022 deep-sea expedition off Western Australia\u2019s Gascoyne coast in the Gascoyne Marine Park<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Researchers say the discoveries reveal how little is known about deep-sea life and biodiversity<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Researchers from Australia\u2019s national science agency have identified two previously unknown marine species \u2014 a minuscule porcelain crab and a bioluminescent lantern shark \u2014 discovered off the Gascoyne coast of Western Australia.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The findings were made during a 2022 deep-sea expedition in the Gascoyne Marine Park aboard CSIRO\u2019s research vessel, the RV Investigator, according to Australian outlet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2025-10-21\/lanternshark-porcelain-crab-species-discovered-gascoyne-coast\/105912604\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:ABC. net;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">ABC. net<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>csiro.au<\/p>\n<p> New porcelain crab species<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The porcelain crab, which measures roughly 15 millimeters long, was found living among sea-pen corals at depths of around 120 meters. Small enough to rest on a fingertip, the crab has delicate features and distinct markings around its eyes, which are key identifiers that set it apart from known crab species. The discovery adds to a growing list of marine creatures found in Australia&#8217;s deep waters. Much of the deep-sea area of the Gascoyne Marine Park and Australia&#8217;s other waters remains undescribed or unseen by science.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The second discovery, a new species of lantern shark, officially named the West Australian Lantern Shark (Etmopterus westraliensis), was retrieved from depths exceeding 600 meters. Measuring around 40 centimeters in length, the shark is notable for its ability to glow in the dark \u2014 a trait made possible by photophores along its belly and sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Researchers described the species as an \u201camazing\u201d and rare example of bioluminescence among sharks, offering insights into how deep-sea animals adapt to extreme low-light environments.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"csiro.au New lantern shark species\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"641\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oComPvlkggPUFCJihq5CsQ--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MTtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/c32446f8e19823b3df94d6f7ca0eaafe\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>csiro.au<\/p>\n<p> New lantern shark species<\/p><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The two species were among more than 20 potential new organisms documented during the voyage, which explored the biodiversity of the Gascoyne Marine Park. Scientists estimate the expedition could ultimately reveal up to 600 previously unidentified species once specimens are thoroughly analyzed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Experts explained that the discoveries highlight how little is still known about deep-sea ecosystems and the importance of continued research in these habitats.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Beyond expanding biodiversity records, such findings may also inform conservation efforts and help understand how ocean life responds to climate and environmental shifts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Never miss a story \u2014 sign up for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.dotdashmeredith.com\/people-news-inline\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:PEOPLE's free daily newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">PEOPLE&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Researchers plan to continue their work with upcoming missions to other marine parks across Australia, in hopes of uncovering even more hidden species that call the deep sea home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/scientists-discover-new-species-tiny-crab-and-shark-in-australia-waters-11836916\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/news\/articles\/scientists-discover-2-species-shark-200000932.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEED TO KNOW Australian scientists discovered two new marine species: a tiny porcelain crab and a glowing lantern shark The finds were<br \/><button class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/scientists-discover-2-new-species-a-shark-and-a-tiny-crab-on-the-same-deep-sea-trip\/31\/10\/2025\/\">Read More &rsaquo;<\/a><\/button><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":53785,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/baLRj.DNYfur43HnLfEtkA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/people_218\/0540d185b8d3899b77f6a1cd56462930","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53784"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53784"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53784\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53785"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}