One of the many new unknown species being discovered this summer in the deep waters off the coast of Newfoundland…

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“Still at sea, a team of Canadian and Spanish researchers is using a remotely operated vehicle called ROPOS for dives off Newfoundland with a maximum depth of about 9,800 feet. The 20-day expedition aims to uncover relationships between cold-water coral and other bottom-dwelling creatures in a pristine yet “alien” environment, according to the researchers’ blog.”

Talking of which, Geeks are Sexy has its Summer Squidwatch report out today.