New Zealand scientists discover ghostly ‘spookfish’

Scientists from New Zealand’s National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research have discovered a new species of ghost shark, named the Australasian Narrow-nosed Spookfish. Found in deep waters off Australia and New Zealand, this cartilaginous fish lives at depths up to 2,600 meters. Previously thought to be part of a global species, genetic and morphological differences confirm its unique status. The discovery highlights the challenges of studying deep-sea creatures and the excitement of such findings in marine biology.READ FULL