Mesophotic Coral Ecosystem Community

The mesophotic coral ecosystem within the twilight depths of Fagatele Bay, National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. The reef is teaming with fish. The ambiance is dim, with deep hues of blues.
Photo By/Credit

Anthony Montgomery/USFWS

Date Shot/Created
05/09/2024
Media Usage Rights/License
Public Domain
Image
Fagatele Bay, National marine Sanctuary of American Samoa, at 45 meters depth.
Partner(s)
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Old Dominion University
Facility
Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office
Ecosystem
Marine
Subject tags
Aquatic animals
Aquatic connectivity
Aquatic environment
Corals
Islands
Marine ecology
Research