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Underwater drones find ‘dead’ West African coral reef alive after decades
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Underwater drones find ‘dead’ West African coral reef alive after decades

Researchers have discovered that a deep-water coral reef off the coast of West Africa, previously thought to be dead for over six decades, is actually alive and thriving. The reef was first identified in the 1960s during fishing area surveys but was abandoned due to the belief that it was lifeless. A recent expedition led by the Coral Reefs Rediscovering and Exploration project in Benin (COREB), using advanced sonar and underwater drone technology, revealed a vibrant marine ecosystem with diverse fish and coral species. The discovery highlights the potential of modern technology to uncover hidden ecological treasures and underscores the importance of continued exploration of deep-sea environments.

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Underwater drones find ‘dead’ West African coral reef alive after decades

Researchers have discovered that a deep-water coral reef off the coast of West Africa, previously thought to be dead for over six decades, is actually alive and thriving. The reef was first identified in the 1960s during fishing area surveys but was abandoned due to the belief that it was lifeless. A recent expedition led by the Coral Reefs Rediscovering and Exploration project in Benin (COREB), using advanced sonar and underwater drone technology, revealed a vibrant marine ecosystem with diverse fish and coral species. The discovery highlights the potential of modern technology to uncover hidden ecological treasures and underscores the importance of continued exploration of deep-sea environments.

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