Coral Reefs

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A vibrant and thriving coral reef ecosystem discovered by an underwater drone off the coast of Benin, West Africa, teeming with fish and marine life.

Underwater drone discovers resilient coral reef off West Africa

More than 175 feet beneath the waves off the coast of Benin, West Africa, a coral reef once considered dead for six decades has been rediscovered, alive and thriving.

Mateo Rojas·July 21, 2026

A vibrant, healthy coral reef ecosystem thriving with diverse marine life, juxtaposed against the starkness of bleached coral in the background.

Deep Frontiers

Scientists Discover Super Reefs Thriving Amidst Global Coral Bleaching

More than 84% of the world’s reefs have been hit by temperatures hot enough to cause bleaching, according to Nature .

Mateo Rojas·June 21, 2026