A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

A decade-long experiment has revealed the mysteries of the ocean's deep reefs by leaving structures up to 100 meters underwater and retrieving them 10 years later. The experiment, which aimed to understand the growth and diversity of life on deep reefs, found that the structures were teeming with a variety of marine life. After 10 years, the structures were covered in coral, anemones, and other organisms, demonstrating the importance of artificial reefs in supporting biodiversity. The experiment also showed that deep reefs can support a wide range of marine life, including fish, invertebrates, and microorganisms.