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Scientists Discover a Sea Slug Smaller Than a Sesame Seed in Taiwan

31 May 2026 at 20:56
Thecacera sesama Feeding on BryozoanA sesame-seed-sized sea slug discovered in Taiwan is revealing a hidden world of tiny ocean life. A newly identified species of sea slug, so small that it is barely larger than a sesame seed, has been discovered in the coastal waters of Keelung, Taiwan. The tiny marine animal, named Thecacera sesama, features a translucent body [...]

A Tiny Bright-Blue Octopus Found in the GalΓ‘pagos Is Completely New to Science

29 May 2026 at 17:18
Blue Octopus GalΓ‘pagos IslandsA newly discovered tiny blue octopus from the GalΓ‘pagos is a striking reminder that the deep ocean still holds countless secrets. The GalΓ‘pagos Islands, located off the coast of Ecuador, are famous for their remarkable wildlife. More than a thousand species of plants and animals found there exist nowhere else on Earth, including giant tortoises [...]
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