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Coverage dated January 16, 2024

4 new species of deep-sea octopus discovered near Costa Rica

Headline from ABC 7 New York

Scientists have discovered at least four new species of octopus in the deep waters of a 100-square-mile area near Costa Rica, officials said on Tuesday.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    4 new species of deep-sea octopus discovered near Costa Rica (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Scientists have discovered at least four new species of octopus in the deep waters of a 100-square-mile area near Costa Rica, officials said on Tuesday.

  2. CBS News

    Ocean explorers discover 4 new species of deep-sea octopus, scientists say (opens CBS News)

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    Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.

  3. Science Alert

    Four New Octopus Species Discovered in Deep-Sea Paradise Off The Coast of Costa Rica (opens Science Alert)

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    A secret land of wonders awaits those who dive deep under the ocean off the coast of Costa Rica.

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