Marine expedition reveals fascinating species and urgent need for protection. Photos & more:

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Marine expedition reveals fascinating species and urgent need for protection. Photos & more:

The ovulid sea snail boasts a remarkable ability to camouflage itself by taking on the appearance of its favorite food—corals. A new underwater survey by WWF and other scientists recently found at least 25 different species of these beautifully colored and patterned snails in an area of the Coral Triangle . The two-and-a-half-week survey was part of a scientific expedition to explore the underwater world of Tun Mustapha Park—a proposed marine protected area. Lying off the northern coast of Malaysia, the park would cover nearly four thousand square miles (nearly the size of Connecticut). In addition to stunning coral reefs, Tun Mustapha Park area is home to endangered dugongs and marine turtles and includes a major migration route for whales. Nearly 80,000 people from a diversity of ethnic groups inhabit the coastal region and rely on its marine resources. An Urgent Need fo...

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