New deep-sea species found near volcanic mountains

Scientists discovered 149 new deep-sea species near collapsed volcanoes in the Indian Ocean. The expedition around Christmas and Cocos Islands surveyed dozens of underwater mountains at depths from 308 to 17,818 feet. Among the findings are a sea cucumber from the genus Oneirophanta, a new fish from the greeneye family, and a parasitic barnacle from the genus Rhizolepas.