Breaking News: Scientists Uncover 20 New Species in Pacific Ocean Discovery

Scientists from the California Academy of Sciences have discovered at least 20 new species in a deep part of the Pacific Ocean. The findings were made after researchers retrieved 13 reef monitoring devices from Guam, which had been collecting data since 2018. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface, a region of the ocean that receives little light.

The discovery was made over two weeks in November when scientists retrieved 2,000 specimens, finding 100 species in the region for the first time. Luiz Rocha, the California Academy of Sciences' Ichthyology curator, expects more than 20 new species to be confirmed after further analysis.

The devices, known as autonomous reef monitoring structures or ARMS, were deployed to collect data on coral reefs. The data collected will help scientists better understand the health of coral reefs and the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.

Scientists are currently analyzing the specimens and data collected from the devices. Further discoveries and confirmations of new species are expected in the coming weeks.

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.