Rare Black Coral Found In Italy
By Matt J. Weiss, September 21, 2009 @ 12:49 AM (EST)
Source: Iol.co.za
Italian researchers said on Thursday they had found one of the largest
forests of rare black coral in the world off southern Italy and a
related coral species never before studied in its natural habitat.
Investigators said they used a remote-controlled submarine to film the forest of Antipathes subpinnata coral, spanning an area the size of two soccer pitches, submerged at a depth of 50-100 metres between mainland Italy and the island of Sicily.
Officials said they were not disclosing the exact location of the discovery for fear that treasure hunters could plunder the rare coral, used to make jewellery.
Investigators said they used a remote-controlled submarine to film the forest of Antipathes subpinnata coral, spanning an area the size of two soccer pitches, submerged at a depth of 50-100 metres between mainland Italy and the island of Sicily.
Officials said they were not disclosing the exact location of the discovery for fear that treasure hunters could plunder the rare coral, used to make jewellery.
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