Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed

BBC Science Friday 31 July 2026, 23:43 UTC 1 min read

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An ancient algae first spotted four decades ago will now join the collection of the Natural History Museum.

the Natural History Museum (ORG)

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Scientist's lifelong obsession with mystery of elusive 'pink zebra' seaweed

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