Genetic Analysis of Coral

A marine scientist performs a genetic analysis on a sample of deep-sea coral to find out if it is a known species or one new to science. Find out how ocean scientists study deep-sea corals in our Deep-sea Corals article.

A marine scientist performs a genetic analysis on a sample of deep-sea coral to find out if it is a known or new species.<div class='credit'><strong>Credit:</strong> A marine scientist performs a genetic analysis on a sample of deep-sea coral to find out if it is a known or new species.</div>
Credit: Lophelia II 2009: Deepwater Coral Expedition – Reefs, Rigs and Wrecks

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