Deepwater Horizon damaged deep-sea corals in 2010; NOAA is now restoring them 16 years later

In a groundbreaking initiative, scientists are working to revive deep-sea coral ecosystems that were harmed by an oil spill. Utilizing corals grown in laboratories along with advanced tools, they have successfully deployed these corals at great depths. This project focuses on rejuvenating delicate habitats in the Gulf of Mexico, with ongoing monitoring set to evaluate both the survival rates of the corals and the overall restoration of the ecosystem.

By TOI Science Desk