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Thousands of Jellyfish Wash Ashore on Belgian Coast Beaches
Thousands of moon jellyfish have washed ashore on the beaches of Knokke-Heist and Wenduine in Belgium. Marine experts confirm they are harmless to humans.
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Environment & Nature
100 Sharks Mysteriously Strand on Belgian Coast
Approximately 100 starry smooth-hound sharks have washed ashore on the Belgian coast. Marine biologists suspect fishing bycatch discards are to blame.
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EnvironmentScience
Nearly 100 Dead Sharks Wash Up on Belgian Beaches
Nearly 100 dead spotted smoothhound sharks have washed ashore in Koksijde, Belgium. Scientists say bycatch from coastal fisheries is the likely cause.
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ScienceEnvironment
Record 1,121 New Marine Species Found in Deep-Sea Expedition
Marine scientists discovered 1,121 new species in a single year, a record-breaking haul including ghost sharks, symbiotic worms, and Mediterranean shrimp.
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