Rising mountain peaks and sharp rock formations cover the ocean floor, with corals, sponges, fish, and tons of sea creatures ...

They were covered by deep sea animals, including barnacles, brittle stars and predatory worms. To the team's surprise they found some species of coral had settled onto the buoys, including several ...

In addition to sponges, kelp, and coral galore, you'll see magnificent sea turtles, urchins ... providing a clear, deep pool for those fish to swim in — and you, too. If you're staying in ...

In 2003, the area was given Marine Protected Area status to prevent further damage. Scientists last examined the coral reef in 2011 and found it had still to recover from the deep-sea trawling.

they are also the canaries of the sea, being very sensitive to small changes in the chemical and physical condition of their environment. Modern coral reefs — whether deep or shallow — are ...