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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
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Deep 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
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Deep 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
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Endangered 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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ESA Coral Explorer
In September 2014, NOAA Fisheries published a federal register notice that listed seven coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The… Continue Reading ESA Coral Explorer
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