Stephanthus Antarcticus
This image is a first observation of the living color pattern of the Antarctic sea anemone Stephanthus antarcticus discovered in the Antarctic Peninsula (South Shetland Islands). This new genus shows characteristics of three distinct families of soft-bottom-dwelling sea anemones: Haloclavidae Verrill, Halcampoididae Appellöf and Andresiidae Stephenson. The Stephanthus Antarcticus tentatively placed in the family Haloclavidae.
Photo: Pablo J. Lopez-Gonzalez, Universidad de Sevilla, CAML
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World Ocean Observatory's "Species of the Week" is a series to showcase newly discovered species by the Census of Marine Life, a 10-year project which came to a conclusion October 1st, 2010. "Species of the Week" is offered in partnership with CoML.
Ocean Health Index
A weekly feature to highlight, by country, the goals and components of the Ocean Health Index which measures and scores ocean health from 0-100.
Country of the Week:
Qatar
Goal of the Week:
Artisinal Fishing Opportunities
Ensuring Access to Artisinal Fishing for Local Communities
Score: 49
Global Rank: 122
