The oceans cover 80% of the earth's surface. Other than shipping lanes and coastal areas, however, most of the them receive little contact from man. Thus it is logical to believe that there are some interesting things out there that we have not yet seen. Here is one example.The picture shows an amphipod caught from very deep water off New Zealand. Normally these are about the size of the shrimp you get at your favorite fish place. This one happens to be 13 inches long, which makes you wonder what might be chowing down on these critters at the same black depths. As robot research submarines become more prevalent, some of the answers will start to come in. Whoever thinks, though, that we know everything there is to know about this planet had best think again.
www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/green/wildlife-news/120202/supergiant-amphipod-monster-crustacean-found-new-zealand
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