Explore Deep-sea Coral Research and Management

NOAA’s Deep Sea Coral Research and Technology Program is dedicated to increasing scientific understanding of deep-sea corals in every region of the country. Click on a region to learn more about our work there.

Bubblegum coral in New England. Credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration

National

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A school of fish swimming in front of a deep-sea coral.

Alaska

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A closeup of pink deep-sea coral polyps with brittlestars wrapped around them.

Northeast

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Brightly colored corals in the deep sea.

Southeast

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A red rockfish swimming next to a rock covered in deep-sea corals, sponges, and brittlestars.

West Coast

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A large white deep-sea sponge.

Pacific Islands

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