Deep-sea images reveal colorful life off Indonesia
By ROBIN McDOWELL 2010-08-26T16:53:59ZJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) -- Scientists using cutting-edge technology to explore waters off Indonesia were wowed by colorful and diverse images of marine life on the ocean floor - including plate-sized sea spiders and flower-like sponges that appear to be carnivorous.... hosted.ap.org |
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