LOOK: New marine species discovered in the Philippines

by G.A. Viray June 16, 2015, 6:59 am 0 Votes 1 Comment

6. A collection of fish gathered at the “Twilight Zone”

Director Bart Shepherd collected at least 15 species of fishes and comb jellies that will be featured in the Steinhart Aquarium.

More humans have visited the moon than have dived to the twilight zone.

Fish Photo Credit: California Academy of Sciences — A collection of fish gathered at the “Twilight Zone”
Photo Credit: California Academy of Sciences

The world is changing before our eyes, and we need to work alongside global communities to build lasting, effective management strategies. Our scientists move beyond discovery, and work with locals to develop plans that sustain threatened ecosystems while honoring the livelihoods of people who work and raise their families near the coastline.

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Written by G.A. Viray

G.A. had a lot of professional working experiences in different fields and industries before finally deciding to write articles in 2014. She is a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian who also has a passion for teaching, training and facilitating. More than all her skills and passions, she is very much grateful that she is blessed with an adorable daughter and a loving husband.