Gerardia Gold Coral

Some Gold Corals are thought to be as old as 2700 years. Living near the edge of perpetual darkness, these deep sea corals create a habitat for Squat Lobsters, Brittle Stars and Brisingid Starfish. They are also incredibly beautiful. It is thought that pollutants descending down to the depths where they live are damaging these corals.

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