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Corals of Sibelius Seamount
With structure for animals to settle and live on and currents supplying food and nutrients, seamounts often support a high variety of life, or biodiversity. During an expedition on NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer to explore Sibelius Seamount, the team observed this coral garden. This garden of coral was one of two high-density communities observed during the dive.
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NOAA Ocean Exploration, Deep-Sea Symphony: Exploring the Musicians Seamounts