CORAL RELIEF: Huge Ancient Reef Discovered Off Darwin Islands

Picture shows a completely pristine coral reef was found at 400 and 600 meters below sea level in the Galapagos, Ecuador, undated. Note: Licensed photo.  (Parque Nacional Galapagos/Newsflash)
According to scientists  it is essential to take management measures to conserve these ecosystems that sustain the life in the sea.

Note: Licensed photo.  (Parque Nacional Galapagos/Newsflash) Picture shows a completely pristine coral reef was found at 400 and 600 meters below sea level in the Galapagos, Ecuador, undated. Note: Licensed photo. (Parque Nacional Galapagos/Newsflash) According to scientists it is essential to take management measures to conserve these ecosystems that sustain the life in the sea. Note: Licensed photo. (Parque Nacional Galapagos/Newsflash)
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19 April 2023
Marine scientists have discovered a huge and previously unknown coral reef in perfect condition off the coast of Charles Darwin's Galapagos islands. Experts in the team from Britain, America and Ecuador believe the reef - sitting on an underwater mountain - could be thousands of years old...