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Benthic Zone
Cold-Water Coral Reef
Deep-sea coral reefs in cold, dark water - Norway's Lophelia reefs and their global cousins hosting unique deep-sea biodiversity.
Depth: 200-3,000m Light: None
📖 Overview
Cold-water corals (Lophelia pertusa is the most famous) build reef structures in deep, cold ocean water with no light. Norwegian, New Zealand, and Chilean deep waters host extensive cold-water coral ecosystems. Bottom trawling is their primary threat.