Scripps Oceanography Invites Donors To Name An Ocean Species

[Achilles Tang]

Every year scientists discover new species of marine life from deep within the vast global oceans. Each of these new discoveries adds to the catalog of known organisms on Earth, and deepens the knowledge of ocean biodiversity. Every year collections staff and researchers discover new species of marine creatures. Some specimens set new records, such as the stout infantfish, co-described by Scripps as the world's smallest fish in 2004. Traditionally, the person who first describes a newfound plant or animal is entitled to name it, but now, Scripps is inviting the public to share in the process by naming select newly discovered species acquired by the institution.

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