Scientists believe deep-water coral communities could have existed for centuries in the depths of the Galapagos. Photo: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Scientists believe deep-water coral communities could have existed for centuries in the depths of the Galapagos. Photo: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

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Scientists discover thriving coral reef 600 metres below Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands

Using high-tech submarines, researchers found the deep sea habitat that's home to colourful coral, octopus, lobsters, sharks, rays and more

Hayley Skirka
Hayley Skirka

April 19, 2023