Largest coral forest of Aegean uncovered off Gökçeada coast
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A bright orange coral branch flourishes on a rocky seabed, standing out against the deep blue water of its natural habitat.
Marine researchers discovered the largest coral forest in the Aegean Sea, stretching over 2 kilometers off the coast of Türkiye’s northwestern island of Gökçeada at depths up to 120 meters.
The six-person scientific team from the Turkish Marine Research Foundation (TÜDAV) identified the massive ecosystem between Gökçeada and Greece’s Samothrace island using underwater robots and remote imaging systems deployed from the R/V TÜDAV-Maru research vessel. The expedition received financial backing from İşbank.
