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Scuba Diver Uncovers Prehistoric Mastodon Tusk off Florida Coast
1 year ago•Source: Daily Mail
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Largest Stegosaurus Fossil Discovered, Expected to Fetch $6M at Auction
Jason Cooper, a commercial fossil hunter, discovered a nearly complete stegosaurus skeleton on his Colorado property, which could fetch up to $6 million at Sotheby's auction. The fossil, named Apex, is one of the best-preserved of its kind and will be auctioned during Sotheby's "Geek Week" sale in July. The sale has sparked controversy among paleontologists who believe such fossils should be in museums for public education.
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"Unveiling the Mystery: Massive Underwater Mountains Discovered Through Gravity Anomalies"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Futurism
A team of scientists aboard an exploration vessel off the coast of South America has discovered four massive underwater mountains, ranging from 5,200 to 8,800 feet tall, highlighting the vast unknowns of our planet's oceans. Using sonar equipment to investigate gravity anomalies, the team found these previously unknown seamounts, emphasizing the lack of comprehensive ocean floor mapping. With the potential for incredible biodiversity, further study of these underwater giants is crucial, and ongoing high-tech mapping techniques could greatly support conservation efforts.