Stunning water world found

[spindrifter]

Aljazeera.net

At least 52 new marine species - including a shark that walks on its fins and a shrimp that looks like a praying mantis - have been found off the western coast of Papua in Indonesia.


Conservation International said that they had discovered eight new shrimp, 20 types of reef building coral and 24 species of fish including one called the flasher wrasse because of the bright colours the male exhibits during mating.

"It's one of the most stunningly beautiful landscapes and seascapes on the planet," said Mark Erdmann, a senior adviser for the group who led two surveys to the area earlier this year.

"Above and below water, it's simply mind blowing," he said.

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[opihimoimoi]

1. Just wait till them fish collectors reach the spot....gone in 2 years

Kinda Negative but its reality

[TomInTib]

2. Just wait intil Freeport-MacMoran starts mining the western slopes.

The runoff will take care of them pesky critters in no time.

[spindrifter]

3. Gulp--MacMoRan is Indonesia's largest tax-payer!

[TomInTib]

6. I could tell some stories about F-M.

and Papua.

[spindrifter]

7. Your stories are always great--

are they from the year you set aside to do some daily trips?

[TomInTib]

8. You know...

Check your PM later.

If you don't hear from me by tomorrow, remind me.

[Bobbieo]

4. I wish those discoveries could be kept under wraps

to save the "critters", but that is not realistic. After all, the discoverers are looking for fame and recognition and all that goes along with fame and recognition.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

5. Quick. Somebody go drill it for oil.

:shrug: