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Scientists discover coral 'oases' where reefs thrive

A coral reef oasis.

NSF LTER scientists have discovered coral reef oases.

Credit: NSF Mo'orea Coral Reef LTER Site


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Corals at the outer reef at the NSF Mo'orea LTER site.

The outer reef at the NSF Mo'orea LTER site, where corals have rebounded from near disappearance.

Credit: Peter Edmunds, CSUN


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A fish resting among corals.

Mo'orea's corals form the backbone of a reef ecosystem that supports many other creatures.

Credit: NSF Mo'orea Coral Reef LTER Site


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A scientist swimming underwater to study a Mo'orea reef.

Scientist Ashley Potter swims along a transect line that marks a Mo'orea reef study area.

Credit: Peter Edmunds, CSUN


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Branching corals on the shallow Mo'orea outer reefs.

Shallow outer reefs at Mo'orea, where branching corals are common.

Credit: Peter Edmunds, CSUN


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Researcher diving to study hurricane-affected reef in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Researcher Sigfrido Zimmerman looks at hurricane-affected reef in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Credit: Peter Edmunds, CSUN


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