New species of shark, sea butterfly, mud dragon, bamboo coral, water bear, octocoral, and shrimp were just some of the marine life findings.

Scientists have identified 866 new species as part of the Ocean Census, a global mission to protect and accelerate the discovery of marine life. The creatures include everything from a squat lobster to a deep-sea limpet.

Researchers have found at least 866 new marine species as part of a global mission to protect and accelerate the discovery of sea life called Ocean Census. The programme, launched in