🪸 Discovery of 2 Untouched Deep-Sea Coral Reefs near Galápagos Islands 🦭 📍Where? In the Galapagos Marine Reserve, hidden 300m (1,000ft) to 420m (1,378ft) deep. 📏Size? The larger reef reaches up to 800m (2,600ft) while the smaller one spans up to 250m (820ft) in length. 🥼Who? A collaborative effort of 24 scientists from 13 organisations, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Galapagos National Park Directorate during a 30-day expedition. 🔬How? Using Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) ‘SuBastian’, advanced mapping data and interdisciplinary science teams these hidden wonders were unveiled, contributing to crucial research for better management of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor. 🐚'Finding such deep and long-lived reefs takes us important steps closer to protecting hidden dimensions of ocean diversity and understanding the role that deep habitats play in maintaining our ocean's health.' - 💬 Stuart Banks, senior marine scientist, Charles Darwin Foundation Like 👉 The Marine Diaries for more! 📷 by Schmidt Ocean Institute #OceanOptimism #OceanNews #PositiveOceanNews #PositiveNews #GoodNews #GoodNewsStory #OceanConservation #Conservation #Ocean #Underwater #Wildlife #Nature #Environment #Biology #MarineBiology #Science #Scientist #InstaScience #Research #ScienceAndTechnology #Sustainability #Communication #ScienceCommunication #SciComm #Education #OceanEducation
