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Scientists found living glass reefs once thought extinct off Canada’s Pacific coast

Marine biologists were stunned to discover living glass sponge reefs off British Columbia, previously believed extinct for millions of years. These ancient, self-building structures thrive by efficiently filtering nutrients from deep-sea currents. This remarkable find highlights the ocean's hidden secrets and the resilience of prehistoric ecosystems, proving the deep sea is a dynamic realm.

Article image for: In 2022, three boys hiking in North Dakota found a rare fossil that turned out to be a teenage T. rex
In 2022, three boys hiking in North Dakota found a rare fossil that turned out to be a teenage T. rex

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