In the UK’s hidden underwater world, scientists have finally unlocked a decades-old mystery: a new species of seaweed, ceramium ruenessianum, discovered in Cornwall after 40 years of searching. First spotted by Professor Christine Maggs in the 1980s, this elusive “pink-zebra weed” was thought to be a ghost species—until divers mapped out maerl beds and found the perfect sample. Now officially confirmed, it’s a thrilling reminder that even in well-studied waters, nature still holds surprises—and why protecting fragile habitats like these is more urgent than ever.
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