Newly Discovered Species 2024. Scientists have identified several new marine species in a pristine underwater ecosystem recently discovered in international waters. We'll continue updating this running list of some of the new and rare species discovered — or rediscovered — throughout 2024.
A team of 21 scientists set off on an expedition in the largely uncharted waters of bounty trough off the coast of the south island of new zealand in february hoping to find a. The new species was named for its ‘miraculous’ discovery on centinela ridge, an area of ecuador which is renowned for the widespread deforestation it has experienced during.