Scientists marked this coral reef as dead in 1960s; drones found it alive…

Organization: TOI SCIENCE DESK

Location: Global

Source: TOI SCIENCE DESK

After being presumed extinct for sixty years, a remarkable coral reef off West Africa has been rediscovered, thriving with an array of fish and coral species. This vibrant mesophotic coral ecosystem thrives in low-light environments beneath the ocean’s surface. Researchers speculate that similar hidden reefs could exist along the West African coastline, providing valuable insights into the evolutionary history of the region’s marine life and past environmental changes.

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