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Scientists Identify New Sea Spider, Offering Fresh Clues to Marine Biodiversity and Climate Resilience

Researchers have identified a new species of sea spider, a small but ecologically significant marine arthropod, adding to evidence that ocean biodiversity remains far from fully mapped. The discovery underscores how much remains unknown about deep and coastal ecosystems at a moment when climate change, warming seas, and habitat disruption are intensifying pressure on marine life.