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A team is developing a new suite of species distribution and habitat models that better predict where deep sea corals might be

A NOAA-led team is developing a new suite of species distribution and habitat models that better predict where deep sea corals might be found in the Gulf. These high-resolution models will support more targeted restoration of deep coral habitats by helping scientists predict the most suitable habitat for coral outplanting.

example prediction from a new suite of coral species distribution and habitat models showing bathymetry and coral density