Vietnam South China Sea

Darth Vader, sea bug

"Supergiant" sea bug named after Darth Vader found in South China Sea

Researchers studying crustaceans in Vietnam have identified a new "supergiant" sea bug species that bears a surprising resemblance to a classic movie villain.

USA TODAY on MSN · 15h

Newly-discovered giant sea bug resembling Darth Vader isn't as scary as it looks

Researchers exploring the wares of fishers in Vietnam discovered a “supergiant” sea bug species whose resemblance to Darth Vader inspired its name.

CNN on MSN · 6d

Giant ‘Darth Vader’ sea bug discovered off the coast of Vietnam

Researchers newly identified a “supergiant” sea bug species off the coast of south-central Vietnam, but scientists worry about its vulnerability to overfishing.

SciTech Daily · 5d

Scientists Discover Bizarre “Darth Vader” Sea Creature

Bathynomus vaderi, a newly discovered giant isopod in Vietnam, is now a popular delicacy and highlights the urgent need to study and sustainably manage deep-sea ecosystems. Giant isopods of the genus Bathynomus,

The South China Sea Comes to a Boil

Caught off guard, the Philippines’ only available counter was to run a U.S.-donated World War II-era Navy ship, the BRP ...

中国日报网4d

China and Vietnam strengthening ties as neighbors, partners and friends

The exchange of congratulatory remarks between the top leaders of China and Vietnam on the occasion of the two countries' ...

5don MSN

Southeast Asia foreign ministers seek breakthrough in Myanmar conflict and South China Sea dispute

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering for their first meeting this year under the regional bloc’s new chair, ...

Newsweek9d

Giant 'Darth Vader' Bug Discovered in Deep Sea

The discovery marks the first time a sea bug—or "bọ biển"—has been described from the waters around Vietnam; specifically near the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. Pictured ...

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