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Deep Water Coral Reefs
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Total cards: 5•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026
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#1
Front (Question)
Ecological Features
Back (Answer)
deep waters - 10,000 feet cold waters, low as -1 slow growth rate no photosynthesis = no symbiotic relationship with algae
#2
Front (Question)
Importance
Back (Answer)
research fisheries/food source carbon sequestration
#3
Front (Question)
Threats
Back (Answer)
Ocean acidification Damaging fishing methods Oil + gas exploration Slow growth rate - 10x slower than shallow water
#4
Front (Question)
Conservation
Back (Answer)
Designations Bans on damaging methods
#5
Front (Question)
Conservation Case Study
Back (Answer)
protected areas established off the NW coast of Scotland banning dangerous and harmful fishing methods (bottom trawling)