Antarctic ‘treasure trove’ found

From the BBC:: Antarctic ‘treasure trove’ found.

An extraordinarily diverse array of marine life has been discovered in the deep, dark waters around Antarctica.

Scientists have found more than 700 new species of marine creatures in seas once thought too hostile to sustain such rich biodiversity.

Groups of carnivorous sponges, free-swimming worms, crustaceans and molluscs were collected. [continue, see photos]