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Sea pen

This new-to-science sea pen specimen was discovered by NIWA and DOC scientists at a depth of about 80 m in Acheron Passage, near Dusky Sound.

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Published: 10 June 2013,Updated: 10 June 2013Size: 122.35 KB

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