Tag: deep-sea corals
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Biology of the Galápagos platform
“We cannot wait to support efforts to characterise the opulent ecosystems found in Galápagos deep waters using the deep water submersible Alvin.” Tomes have been written about the biology of Galápagos. It is globally renowned for its unique and exotic terrestrial wildlife. Considering marine life, you may conjure up images of sealions and saltwater iguanas.…
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Climate history of the Galápagos platform
Deep-sea corals are weird, wacky and wonderful. On this research expedition, we’ll use them to study our ocean, climate, and what the future holds for these incredible creatures. When most people think of corals, it’s usually the reefs they build in warm, tropical waters like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. However, corals can also live in…
Galápagos Deep 2023 Expedition 