# Scientists Discovered 57 Species In a South Atlantic Submarine Canyon

> Scientists working for the Ocean Census Network identified 57 new marine species and five new genera in just two weeks of exploration. Initial photos show some pretty wild animals.

- **Source:** [Petapixel](https://petapixel.com/2026/10/06/scientists-discovered-57-species-in-a-south-atlantic-submarine-canyon/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac51401a30f6636f6af4ab9)
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Category:** Cameras
- **Tags:** #ocean #scientists #atlantic #canyon #south #species #submarine #census
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