Divers discovered a stunning underwater kingdom with new species of sea creatures.

Scientists unveiled the breathtaking discovery from their expedition along the Chilean coastline in Punta Arenas, Chile.

They said they found four previously unknown underwater canyons and nearly 20 methane seep ecosystems thriving in the dark depths of the ocean.

The team aboard the Schmidt Ocean Institute's R/V Falkor conducted a 55-day journey, mapping uncharted regions and revealing an abundance of creatures, possibly including 60 new species.

They were struck by red cusk eels, a commercially valuable fish, living among tubeworm mounds near methane seeps.

With cutting-edge technology, including remotely operated vehicles and sonar-based mapping, the scientists encountered massive chemosynthetic clam beds and otherworldly creatures, like a glowing anglerfish and a dazzling polychaete worm.

The team said: 'This exploration has opened new frontiers in understanding the delicate ecosystems feeding off methane in the deepest corners of the oceans and expands the boundaries of marine science.'

Ocean Census said that humans have explored just five per cent of the ocean, yet have made many discoveries.