Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed
An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
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"I just kept hoping that I would find out, it's been over four decades."
— Prof Christine Maggs , Academic
"It's great. I think it's what spurs you on really, finding a new species."
— Francis Bunker , Academic
Key People
Francis Bunker is a freelance marine biologist who has contributed to seaweed research.
Prof Beatriz de Barros Barreto is a scientist who worked on DNA sequencing of the newly discovered seaweed.
Prof Christine Maggs is a scientist known for her research on marine biology and seaweed.
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An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.
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