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Scientists Discover New Coral Reef Thriving Against All Odds

Marine biologists have found a massive, healthy coral reef in the deep Pacific that appears resistant to warming.

Lina Petrov·Sunday, February 15, 2026·
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Scientists Discover New Coral Reef Thriving Against All Odds
In an astonishing discovery, a team of marine biologists from the University of Queensland has found a previously unknown coral reef system stretching over 500 kilometers in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.\n\nWhat makes this discovery extraordinary is the reef's apparent resilience to ocean warming. While coral reefs worldwide have suffered devastating bleaching events, this deep-water system is thriving with biodiversity.\n\n"We found over 100 species of coral and thousands of fish species living in perfect harmony," said lead researcher Dr. Sarah Chen. "The depth and unique ocean currents in this region seem to create a natural protective buffer."\n\nThe discovery has given scientists new hope for coral conservation and valuable insights into how reefs might adapt to climate change.

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