A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment

Named for its polyps at the end of its branches that resemble bubblegum, this soft coral grows at depths of 200 - 1300 meters and attaches directly to the sea floor

Multicellular organisms have bodies full of pores/channels. They lack organs and are a common household item

Part of the sea bass family, this black fish lives in the Mid and South Atlantic sea. The males turn bright blue during spawning

Change of ocean chemistry due to the increase of carbon dioxide leading to weaker and slower-growing corals

These structures are found at depths greater than 50 meters and are made up of tiny organisms called polyps

Named for its distinct zigzag shape this coral can be found worldwide

These stinging polyps are composed of an adhesive "foot", a cylindrical body, and tentacles surrounding a mouth

Fish that is typically reddish and is a common food source are found in both shallow water coral reefs and deep-sea coral reefs. The ones found in deeper water tend to be redder in color

Towing of a fishing net along the bottom of the ocean floor, causing widespread destruction of coral reefs