Rare, pristine coral reef found off Tahiti coast

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Scientists have mapped a pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti with rose-shaped corals that seem to be untouched by climate change or human activity. Scientists hope to learn how the reef stays resilient.

The newfound reef, stretching 2 miles , was studied late last year during a dive expedition supported by UNESCO. Unlike most of the world’s mapped corals, which are found in relatively shallow waters, this one was deeper — between 115 feet to 230 feet .

The reef is in a spot where many researchers haven’t spent a lot of time in, said former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oceanographer Mark Eakin. The recent volcanic eruption in Tonga that triggered tsunami waves across the Pacific has not affected the reef off Tahiti, said Hédouin.

 

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Stay away..!

And then ruin it

How about humans continue to leave it alone?

It won't be for long...

Awesome!

Why can’t people ever just leave shit alone?

here come the influencers....

cool, now you've given all the adventure hipsters with money to burn a new bucket list travel destination. Place will be total shit in two years.

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