After being presumed extinct for sixty years, a remarkable coral reef off West Africa has been rediscovered, thriving with an array of fish and coral species. This vibrant mesophotic coral ecosystem thrives in low-light environments beneath the ocean’s surface. Researchers speculate that similar hidden reefs…
Underwater drones find ‘dead’ West African coral reef alive after decades
After being presumed extinct for sixty years, a remarkable coral reef off West Africa has been rediscovered, thriving with an array of fish and coral species. This vibrant mesophotic coral ecosystem thrives in low-light environments beneath the ocean's surface. Researchers speculate that similar hidden reefs…