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Vietnam’s Deep Secret Revealed: Rare New Sponge Species Discovered After Centuries

A new marine sponge species, Cladocroce pansinii, has been discovered in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, hidden for centuries in underwater limestone tunnels. The find rewrites scientific records, corrects species misidentifications, and emphasizes the ecological value of dark, unexplored marine habitats. With implications for biodiversity, conservation, and even potential medical research, this discovery is a milestone in marine science and a reminder of the ocean’s enduring mystery.