Popcorn-like parasites, ghostly crustaceans, and creepy worms are among the 14 new species that have recently been found in the world’s oceans. The rest of this article is behind a paywall. Please sign in or subscribe to access the full content.

Scientists estimate there are around 2 million living marine species, although just a tiny fraction of those have been officially named and described.

In a push to close this knowledge gap, researchers have launched the Ocean Species Discoveries project, a streamlined approach to documenting marine life. By publishing concise, high-quality species descriptions, this initiative aims to speed up the discovery and formal naming of new marine invertebrates.

“Our shared vision is making taxonomy faster, more efficient, more accessible, and more visi

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