Abundant corals and fishes emerge from the ancient contours of Arafura Marine Park

November 17, 2020

Corals and fish in Arafura Marine Park
A rich shallow coral reef community with diverse and colourful fish life in Arafura Marine Park. Image: Australian Institute of Marine Science

Scientists have collected the first fine-scale maps and imagery of reefs and submarine canyons in the rarely visited Arafura Marine Park, revealing seafloor environments with surprisingly diverse coral and fish communities.

Subscribe to RSS - seafloor mapping