Predictive model of deepwater coral presence in U.S.-Canada Atlantic waters, producing using Naval Research Lab Global Predictive Seafloor Model (GPSM). Hot colors are likely suitable habitats for deepwater corals, while cold colors are unsuitable for corals. Habitat maps like this one help with selecting ROV dive sites for Okeanos Explorer expeditions.
Predictive Model of Coral Presence
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Predictive model of deepwater coral presence in U.S.-Canada Atlantic waters, produced using Naval Research Lab Global Predictive Seafloor Model (GPSM) . Hot colors are likely suitable habitats for deepwater corals, while cold colors are unsuitable for corals. Habitat maps like this one help with selecting ROV dive sites for Okeanos Explorer expeditions.
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