Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
These four new species represent just the tiniest tip of the iceberg when it comes to undiscovered marine life.
In fact, it's estimated that up to 95 per cent of Australia's marine species are yet to be recorded, excluding microscopic plant and animal life.
Our research vessel, RV Investigator, is helping collaborative teams of scientists – on ship and on shore – to build our deep-sea knowledge one voyage at a time.
These four new species represent just the tiniest tip of the iceberg when it comes to undiscovered marine life.
In fact, it's estimated that up to 95 per cent of Australia's marine species are yet to be recorded, excluding microscopic plant and animal life.
Our research vessel, RV Investigator, is helping collaborative teams of scientists – on ship and on shore – to build our deep-sea knowledge one voyage at a time.
