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Description
Newly discovered Lophelia pertusa reef. Note live coral growth on top of deadcoral structure. (Image credit: Lophelia II 2009. Deepwater Coral | Ian MacDonald)
Credit
Lophelia II 2009. Deepwater Coral
Photographer
Ian MacDonald
Display Date
2009 September 3
Location
Gulf of Mexico
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
Lophelia II Expeditions
Keywords
Ocean Exploration