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 that have bodies full of pores/channels, they lack organs, common household item

This fish lives among the rocks, also where it gets its
name

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

Found at depths greater than 50 meters, these structures are made up of tiny organisms called polyps

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

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

Small fish that live in the western Atlantic between Florida and Cape Cod, only bass to be found in the ocean

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