DY108 - Cup coral

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Deep-Sea Cup Coral Unveiled: A Rare Gem Recovered After Eight Years on the Ocean Floor At a staggering depth of 1,000 meters, a remarkable cup coral, scientifically classified as Desmophyllum dyanthus, has finally been retrieved from the marker buoy at Darwin Mounds. This extraordinary specimen has spent an astonishing eight years stationed on the ocean floor, patiently waiting for its chance to shine. The incredible journey of this coral began when it was deployed by the RRS Discovery during Expedition DY108. For nearly a decade, it remained steadfast in its underwater habitat, silently observing the ever-changing marine environment around it.