NCCOS-supported research in shallow and mesophotic coral ecosystems has supported the publication of The Smithsonian’s ‘Part II of the Marine Benthic Algal Flora of Puerto Rico’ -  In all, 2 classes, 8 orders, 25 families, 50 genera, and 150 species occur in the benthic marine communities in Puerto Rico. Learn more: https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/marine-benthic-algae-of-puerto-rico-part-ii-published/