An example of the Viosca Knoll 906 habitat. In part of this site, there are a series of mounds that appear to be composed primarily of dead Lophelia pertusa rubble.

An example of the Viosca Knoll 906 habitat. In part of this site, there are series of mounds that appear to be composed primarily of dead Lophelia pertusa rubble. Image courtesy of Lophelia II Team 2009, NOAA-OER.

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