"Ancient Life Traces Unearthed in Saudi Arabia"

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"Ancient Life Traces Unearthed in Saudi Arabia"
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Researchers have discovered living stromatolites on Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. These ancient biotic structures, which played a crucial role in Earth's early oxygenation, are now found in niche extreme environments. The discovery offers a unique opportunity to study early life and ocean evolution, potentially aiding in the search for life on other planets.

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