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Ocean species vanishing before scientists can discover them
An international team races against time to discover hidden ocean life and build a massive open-access genomic database of European marine worms. Species are vanishing faster than ever, with many disappearing before scientists know they exist. These tiny but vital creatures recycle nutrients, mix sediments, and signal pollution.
Species are vanishing faster than ever, and many are disappearing before scientists even know they exist. Now, an international team is racing against time to uncover hidden life beneath the waves by building a massive open-access genomic database of European marine worms. These tiny but vital creatures help keep ocean ecosystems running—recycling nutrients, mixing sediments, and signaling pollution.