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Nearly 200 Great Barrier Reef coral species also live in the deep sea

The unexpected coral bounty means deep reefs have a richer biodiversity than thought

divers in a deep reef near Australia

DEEP DIVE  Researchers have found a plethora of shallow water coral species in the deep ocean off Australia’s northeastern coast. Deep ocean reefs might protect corals from severe bleaching and storms.

Paul Muir

By Cassie Martin

- More than 2 years ago

Nearly 200 species of Great Barrier Reef corals have found a second home in the deep ocean.