Natural History Wanderings

from EarthSky

Scientists studying underwater ecosystems around the Galápagos Islands have discovered 2 pristine coral reefs and 2 uncharted seamounts. An international team of scientists aboard the research vessel Falkor (Too) used a remotely operated vehicle named SuBastian to explore the waters around the islands. They found 2 cold-water reefs at depths from 1,200 to 1,375 feet (365 to 419 meters) teeming with life.

Read full story and see photos at  Something new under the sea, here.