Mediterranean Cold-Water Coral (IMAGE) National Oceanography Centre, UK Caption In the present-day, the cold-water coral reefs of the Mediterranean are mainly formed by the species Madrepora oculata and partly Desmophyllum pertusum / Cabliers reef - SHAKE Cruise. Credit ICM-CSIC, University of Southampton Usage Restrictions with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.