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Corals are animals that “take root” on the ocean floor and can live in shallow waters or the deepest ocean canyons. Corals create underwater habitats and support more species than any other marine environment—they rival rainforests in their biodiversity. We work to better understand and conserve coral species and coral reef habitats.