Deep sea creatures found off Rockall 'new to science' (Scotland)

[theHandpuppet]

Okay, so they aren't the most photogenic critters but this is quite exciting, nonetheless! There are some related articles linked at the site.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-25528522
BBC News
28 December 2013

Deep sea creatures found off Rockall 'new to science'

New species of large sea snail, clam and marine worm were found during surveys by Marine Scotland.

The clams and worm were at a suspected cold seep, an area where hydrocarbons are released from the seabed.

All were discovered around Rockall, the remains of a volcano 260 miles (418km) west of the Western Isles...

... He said: "The discovery of these new species is absolutely incredible, especially when you consider that the sea snail measures a relatively large 10cm yet has gone undetected for decades.".... MORE

[Tanuki]

1. Awww, I thought this was going to confirm the existence of the Loch Ness Monster,

being in Scotland and everything...but cool nonetheless!

[cinnabonbon]

2. That is so exciting

but I have to admit that I first thought it was about Nessie, too.