Scientists have discovered a mysterious new ocean ‘twilight zone’ full of previously unknown fish in water surrounding the Caribbean.
It lies 400 to 1,000 feet (130 and 309 metres) below the ocean surface and researchers now have a new name for it – the rariphotic zone.
Around one in every five fish emerging from the waters of this area of the Caribbean sea has been part of a new species.
The treasure trove of colourful fish that have been discovered are closely related to more well-known species that live in shallower waters on nearby reefs.
Researchers speculate that the deeper waters could provide refuge to some species from the surface, as climate change affects their ecosystem.
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