Photomosaic of Madrepora reef.

Photomosaic of a Madrepora reef with surrounding clamshell debris (below and left) and Paramuricea gorgonians (soft corals) on the periphery. The Mosaic is made up of about 70 images and covers area about 20 meters (66 feet) squared. Image courtesy of Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: August 30 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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