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excerpt from New Deep-Sea Coral Species Discovered in Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary
by Katie Jewett and Justin Holl
After its discovery on Cordell Bank, the same species was found in other waters, including both Channel Islands and Monterey Bay national marine
sanctuaries. Much of the ocean k unexplored and undescribed, especially at depth. Deep-sea exploration and surveys provide crucial biodiversity, data
to support the protection of fragile underwater rocky habitat. Thanks to the precision of ROV technology, collection for scientific study is non-destructive
to the surrounding habitat and has a minimal impact on the species population overall.
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