# 65 new sea species found in Bangladesh, 5 of them exist only in this country

> The EAF-Nansen Survey Program found 65 marine species new to Bangladesh, including five likely unknown to the world. Conducted across the country’s entire 118,813 sq km sea zone, the survey explored depths up to 730 met…

Published: 2026-09-27 · Desk: Latest · Source: The Business Standard

The preliminary findings of the EAF-Nansen Survey Program reveal that 65 marine species have been documented in Bangladesh for the first time, including five that may be completely new to the world—an important achievement for the country’s marine biodiversity research. The results were shared at an event in Dhaka titled “EAF-Nansen Survey 2025 Findings and Way Forward for Sustainable Marine Fisheries Resource Management in Bangladesh.” The program was jointly organized by AFAO, the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, and NORAD as part of FAO’s 80th anniversary celebrations and 50 years of partnership with Bangladesh.

The month-long survey, conducted from August 21 to September 21, 2025, covered Bangladesh’s entire 118,813 sq km Exclusive Economic Zone. Researchers collected oceanographic data, trawled fisheries, studied plankton and jellyfish, and tested for microplastics. The earlier known count of marine animals was 475, and samples of the new discoveries are now being analyzed in South Africa. Officials highlighted that the survey explored depths up to 730 meters—deeper than ever before. Experts from Bangladesh and several countries took part, emphasizing the survey’s importance for future fisheries management and sustainable marine policy.

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