# Scientists find 57 new species in deep-sea canyon

> Deep-sea expedition off Argentina discovers 57 new species, including a sea cucumber named after Norse god Loki.
- Title: Scientists find 57 new species in deep-sea canyon · Dexerto
- Summary: Deep-sea expedition off Argentina discovers 57 new species, including a sea cucumber named after Norse god Loki. Scientists identified 57 new marine species…
- Keywords: ocean census, schmidt ocean institute, mar del plata submarine canyon, patrick star, spongebob squarepants, deep sea, new species, gaming, sports, Scientists, find, species
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/entertainment/scientists-find-57-new-species-in-deep-sea-canyon-where-viral-patrick-star-spotted-3417695
- Author: Callum Doyle
- Published: 2026-10-10T11:31:52+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ocean census, schmidt ocean institute, mar del plata submarine canyon, patrick star, spongebob squarepants, deep sea, new species, gaming, sports
## Scientists identify 57 new species
Scientists discovered 57 new marine species during a 2026 expedition off Argentina's Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon.
## Viral Patrick Star spotted
A bright orange sea star resembling SpongeBob's Patrick Star became an internet sensation during a 2025 livestream of the canyon with 4 million viewers.
## Follow-up expedition planned
The team plans a follow-up expedition in early 2027 to explore the canyon further, which is nearly twice as deep as the Grand Canyon.
## Key takeaway

Scientists identified 57 new marine species during a 2026 expedition in Argentina's Mar del Plata Submarine Canyon, where a viral sea star resembling SpongeBob's Patrick Star was spotted.