Here are 5 ways we can save our deep sea reefs

Jan 30, 2023

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Reefs and corals do not stop where the sunlight becomes scarce. Image: Pexels/John Cahil Rom

Paris Stefanoudis

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Oxford

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Recent advances have allowed us to learn more about these unique ecosystems. Image: The Conversation.

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A submersible gives you an almost 360 degree view of underwater life. Image: The Conversation.

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Fish whisperer’ Robert Carmichael of Global Sub Dive charms a grouper in the Seychelles. Image: The Conversation.

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Why deep reefs are worth saving. Image: The Conversation.

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