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News Release 17-059
Researchers make improbable discovery of deep-sea coral reefs in "hostile" Pacific Ocean depths
Scientists ask how it's possible that certain coral reefs are thriving in this location
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What are these deep-sea reefs doing in the Pacific Ocean? Scientists are finding out.
Credit: Amy Baco-Taylor
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These areas were considered impossibly hostile to large communities of scleractinian corals.
Credit: Amy Baco-Taylor
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The autonomous underwater vehicle Sentry lowered from a research ship; it will explore deep reefs.
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Marine scientist Amy Baco-Taylor next to a submersible in which she has conducted research.
Credit: Florida State University
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Ropes from fishing gear entangled on the Southeast Hancock Seamount, where the research was done.
Credit: Amy Baco-Taylor
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In the Pacific's depths, certain deep-sea corals seem to be withstanding ocean acidification.
Credit: Amy Baco-Taylor
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