Meet the 'Underwater Panda': New Sea Squirt Species Discovered Off Japan's Coast

• A tiny marine creature, dubbed the 'Underwater Panda', was found 20 meters below Japan's coast by scuba divers.
• Initially mistaken for a baby mammal, it was identified as a new sea squirt species, Clavelina ossipandae.
• The creature's panda-like appearance comes from visible blood vessels (white) and unknown pigmentation patterns (black).
• This 'skeleton panda sea squirt' is a translucent, inch-long organism that filters seawater, aiding coral ecosystems.
• Found in shallow waters, its discovery suggests more undiscovered micro-species may exist in popular diving spots.