Predictive model of deepwater coral presence in the Gulf of Mexico, produced using MaxEnt ecological habitat mapping software. Hot colors are likely suitable habitats for deepwater corals, while cold colors are unsuitable for corals.
Predictive Model of Coral Presence
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Predictive model of deepwater coral presence in the Gulf of Mexico, produced using MaxEnt ecological habitat mapping software. Hot colors are likely suitable habitats for deepwater corals, while cold colors are unsuitable for corals.
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