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'New continent' and species discovered in Atlantic study
08-17-2007 · EurekAlert!Exploring life in the North Atlantic Ocean at various depths of 800 to 3,500 meters, 31 scientists are returning from a five-week scientific expedition which has surfaced a wealth of new information and insights, stunning images and marine life specimens, with one species thought to be new to science. The team will arrive in Scotland Aug. 18 following the expedition along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Iceland and the Azores aboard the RRS James Cook.
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