Scientists Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Galapagos Coral Reefs
'Full of Life': Scientists Discover Pristine Deep-Sea Galapagos Coral Reefs
Scientists operating a submersible have discovered deep-sea coral reefs in pristine condition in a previously unexplored part of the Galapagos marine reserve. BBC News 23 APR 2023 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Q...DO&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.O...F7&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.O...F7&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.-...AA&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.h...E8&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.8...EK&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.H...E6&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse3.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.C...AA&pid=Api&P=0 https://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.Z...EK&pid=Api&P=0 Diving to depths of 600 metres (1,970ft), to the summit of a previously unmapped seamount in the central part of the archipelago, the scientists witnessed a breathtaking mix of deep marine life. This has raised hopes that healthy reefs can still thrive at a time when coral is in crisis due to record sea surface temperatures and ocean acidification. |
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