MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug that lives in the deep sea. Bathydevius caudactylus swims through the ocean's midnight zone with a large gelatinous hood and paddle-like tail,

Advances in technology that enabled the discovery of a new species by California scientists may lead to a better understanding of the ocean’s depths.

Spread the loveResearchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute have identified a new species of bioluminescent sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the deep sea off the coast of California.