Inside a quest to learn about the ocean’s mysterious “deep reefs”

TL;DR

Summary:
- The article explores the "twilight zone" of the ocean, specifically mesophotic coral ecosystems located between 30 and 150 meters deep, which remain largely understudied compared to shallow-water reefs.
- It highlights the technical and biological challenges researchers face in documenting these ecosystems, emphasizing the critical role these deep reefs may play as climate refugia for marine biodiversity.

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