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Scientists identified seven new species of bamboo coral discovered on a NOAA-funded mission in the deep waters of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.
Six of these species may represent entirely new genera, a remarkable feat given the broad classification a genus represents.
Scientists expect to identify more new species as analysis of samples continues.
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