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Ancient Deep-Sea Corals
Some of the oldest known benthic marine organisms are black corals of genus Leopathes. These ancient deep-sea corals (Leiopathes spp.) are very slow-growing… Continue Reading Ancient Deep-Sea Corals
Read MoreFinal Rule Implementing Coral Amendment 9 in Gulf of Mexico
NOAA Fisheries announces the final rule implementing Amendment 9 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coral and Coral Reef Resources in Gulf of… Continue Reading Final Rule Implementing Coral Amendment 9 in Gulf of Mexico
Read MoreDeep Sea Soft Corals
Deep-sea soft corals (Callogorgia spp.) are abundant foundation species (species which built main reef structure), often occurring as extensive fields of colonies in the… Continue Reading Deep Sea Soft Corals
Read MoreDeep Sea Black Corals
The deep-water environment found off the west coast of Florida proved to be a good habitat for diverse deep-water coral communities. Black corals… Continue Reading Deep Sea Black Corals
Read MoreEndangered Corals from the Gulf of Mexico
Gulf council produced a set of pamphlets which highlights basic information about Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed corals from the Gulf of Mexico.… Continue Reading Endangered Corals from the Gulf of Mexico
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