Scientist find coral forest off Cap de Creus.
Since two-years the scientists study of an underwater canyon off the coast of Girona’s Cap de Creus, which to be one of the richest and most important marine ecosystems in the Mediterrani.
Since two-years the scientists study of an underwater canyon off the coast of Girona’s Cap de Creus, which to be one of the richest and most important marine ecosystems in the Mediterrani.
To study this area using a mini-sub and the Institut de Ciencies el Mar discovered an abundance of white coral in there.
The canyon is 80 km wide and descends 1400m. At 300m, the research team discovered dense forest of white coral, and they calculated to be as old a 100 years.
The scientist hopes to have the area, comprising some 15000 hectares.
- New words that I have learned: wide (ample)
- New words that I have learned: wide (ample)
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