This is one of the largest reefs ever discovered below 30m and suggests more unspoilt ecosystems could be located around the world this far under water.
"It's really the stuff that makes you dream - makes you understand the treasure and the beauty of the marine environment."Until recently, very few scientists have been able to investigate reefs at depths of more than 30m because of the limitations of traditional equipment.
That makes it one of the largest reefs ever discovered at these depths. It also suggests more unspoilt reefs could be located around the world this far below sea level - exciting news for marine conservationists. "We are deriving more and more medicines from marine organisms, particularly to treat cancer, arthritis and infections.
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