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Thriving Deep-Sea Coral Reefs Discovered Near the Galápagos

Sat, 10/28/2023 - 12:02

Marine biologists discovered two pristine deep-sea coral reefs off the coast of the Galápagos islands this week, one of which is over eight football fields long. The reefs sit between 370 and 420 meters below the surface, and their discovery expands our understanding of deep, cold-water reefs in the Galápagos Marine…

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The Maui Fires Are Messing With Hawaii’s Prized Coral Reefs

Fri, 08/18/2023 - 14:55

Gizmodo : Environment

Devastating wildfires that have killed more than 100 people have also created dangerous conditions for fragile wildlife and natural ecosystems off Maui’s shores. Scientists and officials are worried that coral reefs near Maui are going to be hurt in the aftermath of these fires.

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