Come dive into British Columbia’s cold-water gorgonian reefs. These corals are found deep below the surface, where it’s dark and the water is cold. They don’t rely on sunlight—instead, they’re filter feeders that capture tiny food particles from the water, and each “coral” is actually a colony of small polyps working together. Cold-water corals like these can create important habitat on the seafloor, offering structure and shelter for other marine life. 📸: Olivias Reef #BritishColumbiaMagazine
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Come dive into British Columbia’s cold-water gorgonian reefs. These corals are found deep below the surface, where it’s dark and the water is cold. They don’t rely on sunlight—instead, they’re filter feeders that capture tiny food particles from the water, and each “coral” is actually a colony of small polyps working together. Cold-water corals like these can create important habitat on the seafloor, offering structure and shelter for other marine life. 📸: Olivias Reef #BritishColumbiaMagazine
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