Hairy-Legged, Red-Eyed Sea Spider Among 2 New Species Discovered on B.C. Coast

'More nightmare fuel awaits': 2 new sea spider species found near Vancouver

Two new species of sea spiders have been found in the Salish Sea near Vancouver and Vancouver Island. They are like spiders, but not, and live underwater.

Hairy-legged, red-eyed sea spider among 2 new species discovered on B.C. coast

A discovery has been made for the first time in about a century: new species of sea spider have been found the Salish Sea.

Sea spider with hairy feet, three lips, and red eyes found in Canada

The team also found a new species covered in parasites.

‘Red-eyed’: Two new sea spider species discovered in B.C., first in nearly 100 years

Two new species of sea spiders have been discovered in the waters off Vancouver and Victoria for the first time in nearly a century, including one that is “hairy-legged” and “red-eyed.”

Hairy-legged red-eyed sea spiders discovered in the Salish Sea

UBC-led research uncovered tiny marine spiders that suck the juice out of jellyfish and other hydroids, helping fill gaps in our understanding of coastal biodiversity.