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Underwater Community Forms Around Lone Coral
Hercules flew over a practically barren undersea ridge, only to come across this lone coral poking out of the seafloor. It's home to a small but thriving community, featuring arthropods, fish, a brittle star, and more.
Expedition
Windward Passage Project
The Windward Passage, located between Cuba and Haiti, is a major conduit between the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. It is a site of complex currents, mixing and exchange of water that have been little explored despite the historical importance of this region as a major shipping route.