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“Seaweed City” with 200 different species of fish |
Dutch scientists have recently discovered an underwater mountain range teeming with hundreds of different species in the Caribbean Sea.
During a two-week exploratory dive, researchers uncovered a “Seaweed City” that hosts 200 different species of fish, surpassing the previous record of 150 species. Remarkably, they identified two rare species of pipefish.
The stunning landscape of these vast and beautiful seaweed beds amazed everyone involved. At least 12 new marine species have been documented.
However, the dome-shaped coral reefs, which serve as habitats for these creatures, are under threat. Massive oil tankers pose a significant risk to these coral reefs. Their heavy anchors, when dropped into the sea, entangle with the coral, causing severe destruction.
Scientists hope that the International Maritime Organization will take action to protect these invaluable treasures for humanity.
This “Seaweed City” is located 250 km southeast of Puerto Rico, within the Netherlands Antilles.
KHANG LINH
