“IT WAS LIKE A WORK OF ART”.
According to the scientists, the fact that such a large and beautiful coral reef has not yet been discovered shows how little we still know about the world’s oceans. its condition is impeccable, unlike other reefs closer to the surface which have been damaged by climate change. this shows the urgency to act toprotect the ocean’s last healthy reefs.
Alexis Rosenfeld, the photojournalist who led the team of international divers, said the reef, which stretches “as far as the eye can see”, was “magical to behold”.
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