Nearly 200 Great Barrier Reef coral species also live in the deep sea
The unexpected coral bounty means deep reefs have a richer biodiversity than thought
DEEP DIVE Researchers have found a plethora of shallow water coral species in the deep ocean off Australia’s northeastern coast. Deep ocean reefs might protect corals from severe bleaching and storms.
Paul Muir
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