Corals in Corrosive Waters (IMAGE)

University of Edinburgh

Corals in Corrosive Waters

Caption

Lophelia pertusa coral in corrosive waters off Southern California Bight. Live coral growing is on bare, exposed rock with no dead coral framework.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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