Professor Christine Maggs identifies rare pink-striped seaweed as a new species
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Professor Christine Maggs identifies rare pink-striped seaweed as a new species

1 Aug 2026 · Originally published 31 Jul 2026 9/10 Original headline: How scientists finally confirmed rare pink seaweed as new species
After a 40-year search, Professor Christine Maggs has confirmed a unique pink-striped seaweed found on maerl beds is a previously unknown species. The discovery follows a decades-long effort to secure a large enough sample for identification, highlighting the hidden biodiversity within the UK's underwater maerl habitats.
Source: BBC News UK Cornwall
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