California Scientists Discover New Species of ‘Mystery Mollusks’ in Ocean’s Depths

This undated photo provided by Monterey Bay Aquarium and Research Institute shows a mystery mollusk (Bathydevius caudactylus) observed by MBARI's remotely operated vehicle (ROV) Doc Ricketts in the outer Monterey Canyon at a depth of approximately 1,810 meters. MBARI via AP

California scientists have identified a new species dwelling in the ocean they have classified as a “sea slug.”

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) science adviser Bruce Robison said in a Nov. 12 video statement that though MBARI’s deep-sea research has led to the discovery of “an astonishing array of animals,” this most recent finding “is one of the most remarkable yet.”