The zones profile of a typical coral reef. The deep fore-reef, or Twilight Zone [about 50-150 m], has rarely been explored.

The zones profile of a typical coral reef. The deep fore-reef, or Twilight Zone, ranges from about 50- to 150-m depth and has rarely been explored. Image courtesy of Cayman Islands Twilight Zone 2007 Exploration, Kyle Carothers, NOAA-OE.

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Cayman Islands Twilight Zone 2007

Cayman Islands Twilight Zone 2007: Mission Plan

NOAA Ocean Explorer Gallery

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