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Scientists discover new life forms in the Arctic Ocean

01-11-2007 · EurekAlert!

An international team of scientists, including Université Laval biologist Connie Lovejoy, has discovered new life forms in the Arctic Ocean. The team's findings are reported in the Jan. 12 edition of the journal Science.

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