BP Oil Spill Severely Affected Deepwater Corals

The Deepwater Horizon/BP oil spill that lasted from April 20 until July 15, 2010, had far-reaching effects on marine ecosystems. In a recent investigation, experts supported by the US National Science Foundation (NSF) found that deepwater corals were also severely affected. The investigatio... [ read more >> ]

Deep-sea coral, now likely dead despite orange branch tips, with brittle starfish attached

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Image credits: PSU / Charles Fisher

Deep-sea coral, now likely dead despite orange branch tips, with brittle starfish attached