Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast

Scientists have mapped the largest coral reef deep in the ocean, stretching hundreds of miles off the U.S. Atlantic coast.

Multi-Partner Mapping Effort Reveals Largest Known Deep-sea Coral Reef Habitat: NOAA Ocean Exploration

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World's largest deep-sea reef that is 6.4 MILLION acres is discovered off the coast of Florida and teeming with previously unknown species

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Largest deep-sea coral reef to date is mapped by scientists off the US Atlantic coast

Pulled From the Deep: Scientists Found a 'Lost' Deep-Sea Mining Site off the SC Coast. What Secrets Does it Hold?

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World's largest deep-sea coral reef found lurking beneath the Gulf Stream of US coast

Largest known deep-sea coral reef mapped off Florida coast is larger than Vermont: 'It's eye-opening