The species was discovered in the Salas y Gómez Ridge, a mountain range stretching 2,900 km between Chile and Easter Island and 3,530 meters below sea level. According to the Schmid Ocean Institute, the deep sea in this area Corals, glass sponges, sea urchins, amphiboids, squat lobsters and other organisms have been found that have never been seen before. Researcher Dr. Javier Salinas said that scientists in this mission exceeded their expectations. It is always expected that new species of life will be discovered in remote, less-seen areas, but the sheer number of life discovered here is astounding.
A team of scientists used a remote-controlled underwater robot to survey the area’s aquatic life and mapped an area of 52,777 square kilometers based on the sea floor and hills. The rich and healthy environment indicates that the Nazca Disuncharides and Juan Fernández Marine Parks are effectively protecting the fragile marine ecosystem. The highest of the four newly discovered seamounts is 3530 meters below sea level and It has been seen for the first time.
