New species discovered in southern ocean

Scientists discover a new species lurking in the depths of the southern ocean. This is the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star. Researchers describe it as a large creature with 20 arms.

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[imkuahi]

I love how from the name "Antarctic strawberry feather star" you'd think it's a cute cuddly creature and it looks like that

[javinorules]

I’m convinced that the ocean is another version of outer space.

[y_e_s_L]

Imagine what prehistoric deep oceanic life forms used to look like

[MrPukestick]

This just confirms my fears of the ocean is not irrational

[dc]

Amazing that there still are things on this planet that humans have never seen.

[zargonfuture]

Fiction can never outrun reality. Straight out of aliens this one 🐙

[EdA-qhqr]

The amount of pressure they live under is beyond amazing

[LaserGunzPewPewPew]

They must have never watched the Alien movies. That's a facehugger!

[Alticroo]

it lays eggs in your chest cavity and then stuff bursts out.
I saw it in a movie.

[dereklucht]

Pokemon designers: "Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!"

[ispeakmucho]

As a diver myself I am still in awe that we have not yet scratched the surface on how many different creatures live in the sea. Truly have to respect the sea

[LycheeShorts]

I feel like the oceans suddenly got an update, like this is the 5th new sea creature I've heard about being discovered within this month alone

[JustAPersonWhoComments]

Fun fact: It is estimated that only a small fraction of the species inhabiting the deepest oceans have been discovered. Some experts suggest that less than 1% of the species in the deep sea have been formally documented and described. The vast and extreme conditions of the deep ocean make it challenging for scientists to explore and study these environments thoroughly

[blugaming]

Lovecraft would be both terrified and infatuated.

[feanacar]

Best thing I’ve seen on the news in days.

[ralfe]

This is Alien 5: The underwater chronicles

[svn]

Remember, 95% of the world’s oceans are still unexplored. If this thing was found imagine how many more terrifying creatures there are, small or big😥

[alanboody]

When the weirdness of real-life creature beats the weird monster in a underwater horror movie.

[TeaLurker]

Things like these are the reason why I've always been into the unknown mystery of nature. It just goes to show that there are way more things we have yet to discover and I'm all for it.

[greenquartz]

I was getting ocean face-hugger vibes more than strawberry feather myself, but ya know... " tomayto, tomahto! " Right? 😬😂