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Scientists working with the Ocean Census have discovered more than 800 new marine species over the past two years. It’s part of a decade-long project trying to expand what we know about life under the sea. Studies estimate only about 10% of the world’s marine species have actually been identified. The discoveries could have wide ranging implications for biodiversity management and medicine. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler spoke with Michelle Taylor, a scientist working with the Ocean Census, about the new discoveries, the importance of marine biodiversity and the future of her research