Many New Species Found Under Antarctica 173
gt_mattex writes to tell us The Globe and Mail is reporting that quite a few new species have been found in the ocean beneath the Antarctic ice. From the article: "It is too early to say exactly how many new species were discovered in the Antarctic, many in the Weddell Sea, where ice crushed the ship of Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton in 1915. The scientists saw more strange creatures than familiar ones, says Ron O'Dor, an expert in octopuses and squid from Halifax's Dalhousie University and the chief scientist in charge of producing the first marine life census of the planet by 2010."
Re:shouldn't it be... (Score:2, Informative)
Re:Could they be harmful? (Score:2, Informative)
Sure they could be harmful. In fact, where two species evolve seperately, it is less likely that they'll be able to coexist peacefully. Just look at the species that have been introduced to Australia.
I think the greater danger here, though, is that humans will disturb or destroy the new-found species or their habitats.
Re:Life census of the ocean? (Score:2, Informative)
what, the yeti lobster didn't do it for you? (Score:5, Informative)
Re:shouldn't it be... (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Worried? No. (Score:3, Informative)