Season salmon with salt and pepper. Place salmon, skin side down, on a non-stick baking sheet or in a non-stick pan with an oven-proof handle. Bake until salmon is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the Toasted Almond Parsley Salad and squash, if desired. Mince the shallot and add to a small bowl.
Scroll down for video. Scientists have discovered 1,451 new species in our oceans in the past year alone, according to an international audit of the seas, including the frilled shark (pictured) which was found off the coast of Namibia. The Indonesian Psychedelic Frog Fish (pictured) was found off Ambon Island in Indonesia by marine experts.
Throughout history, the ocean has been a vital source of sustenance, transport, commerce, growth, and inspiration. Yet for all of our reliance on the ocean, 95 percent of this realm remains unexplored, unseen by human eyes. source: How much of the ocean have we explored? 86 Percent of Earth's Species Still Unknown!! Even after centuries of effort, some 86 percent of Earth 's species have yet to be fully described, according to new study that predicts our planet is home to 8.7 million species.