Lost coral reef found after 60 years beneath waters of Benin
Published date: Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:03:58 +0700A coral reef believed to have disappeared decades ago has been rediscovered alive beneath the waters off the coast of Benin.
Researchers from the Institut de Recherches Halieutiques et Oceanologiques du Benin confirmed the thriving coral habitat after surveying the seabed off the West African country's coastline.
Register media account or sign in to read more & download
Details
 |
Benin |
 |
Partner Agency |
 |
VRP181604 |
 |
Duration: 00:39 |
 |
Rating: News safe |
 |
coral reef benin marine research mesophotic ecosystem gulf of guinea west africa marine biology underwater exploration oceanography seabed mapping coral conservation underwater drone marine biodiversity deep-water coral marine ecology ecosystem discovery aquatic habitat scientific research coral patches environmental science |
