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South Africa's Unique Marine Biodiversity

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New discoveries: Three tiny species added to South Africa's spectacular marine life

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South Africa's marine realm is globally unique because of the two major ocean currents that meet here.

The cold, slow-moving Benguela and the warm, fast-flowing Agulhas currents create a special environment that supports high levels of biodiversity.

Over 13,000 marine species are currently known to live in these waters.

Discoveries like these three new species from South Africa emphasize the need for continued exploration.

Each species described brings us one step closer to understanding our oceans' rich biodiversity and finding new ways to protect it.

Biodiversity initiatives that work collaboratively locally and globally to share expertise offer hope.

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