Off the coast of Antarctica undersea vents provide a hot spring sanctuary supporting new species. Oxford University shares their video of these never-before-seen underwater animals.
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Earth: Antarctic Hot Springs Foster New Species
Off the coast of Antarctica undersea vents provide a hot spring sanctuary supporting new species. Oxford University shares their video of these never-before-seen underwater animals.
Added: Jan 27, 2012
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