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Neritic Zone
Mesophotic Coral Reef
The dimly-lit coral reef zone below traditional shallow reefs - refugia from warming and disease, with unique fish communities.
Depth: 30-150m Light: Twilight
📖 Overview
Mesophotic (twilight) coral reefs exist below the reach of typical SCUBA diving. They host different coral species, unique fish assemblages, and may serve as refugia during shallow-reef bleaching events. Only accessible via rebreather diving or ROVs.