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Injury to Mesophotic Corals linked to Deepwater Horizon Oil Slick
Description: A new study reveals evidence of injuries to corals attributable to the Deepwater Horizon spill on mesophotic reefs up to 109 km from the wellhead, situated below the oil slick for several weeks. The damage extended to coral communities in shallower Gulf waters, up to 67 miles from the wellhead. Researchers used video and images from remotely operated vehicles to compare the health of corals on hard-bottom reefs in the "mesophotic zone" (100-500 feet below the surface) before and after the oil spill. [Source: NCCOS (National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science)]
URL: http://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/coastal-pollution/injury-to-mesophotic-corals-linked-to-deepwater-horizon-oil-slick/
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Source: NCCOS (National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science)
Publish Date: 10/30/2015
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