Ancient fish species still found off Tanzania

Ancient fish species still found off Tanzania

ZANZIBAR, Tanzania - A coelacanth, a rare, endangered fish that was once believed to be extinct, is cryogenically-preserved at a governmental fisheries facility in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

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