Newly discovered Lophelia pertusa reef.

Newly discovered Lophelia pertusa reef. Note the live coral growth on top of dead coral structure. Image courtesy of Ian MacDonald, Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition: Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks.

Lophelia II 2009

Lophelia II 2009: September 3 Log

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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