Tag: corals
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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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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Orange Sea Fans of the Deep
Orange sea fans (Swiftia exserta) or red polyp octocoral are a type of gorgonians that belong to the group of non-photosynthetic cnidarian species. These… Continue Reading Orange Sea Fans of the Deep
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Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
Understanding what corals need to survive is crucial to protect and conserve them, particularly in this time of changing climate. Improved knowledge of… Continue Reading Threatened Corals in the Gulf of Mexico
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Life History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals
In September 2014, NOAA Fisheries published a federal register notice that listed seven coral species as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Understanding… Continue Reading Life History and Climate Change Impact to ESA-listed Corals
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