NOAA Ocean Explorer: The deep-water coral, Lophelia pertusa

The deep-water coral, Lophelia pertusa

The deep-water coral, Lophelia pertusa, is found in large clusters, such as is shown here, at some sites in the Gulf of Mexico.

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