The most common species observed was Lophelia pertusa coral, seen both dead and alive. This coral provides important habitat to a myriad of other organisms, including fish, squat lobsters, brittle stars, and many others.
Lophelia Coral
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Gulf of Mexico 2018.
The most common species observed was Lophelia pertusa coral, seen both dead and alive. This coral provides important habitat to a myriad of other organisms, including fish, squat lobsters, brittle stars, and many others. Download larger version (jpg, 786 KB).
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