[SunkenCiv]

from the YouTube:

Cold Water Corals

[Larry Lucido]

[Larry Lucido]

[Louis Foxwell]

Te article is apparently written by know nothing environmental wackos who have no understanding of the nature of corals. Their mantra is more about destroying the livelihood of third world jewelry craftsmen than about saving the reefs. The protected reefs in Key West are virtual wastelands whereas the vast reef system of the Caribbean is flourishing, especially in countries like Haiti where a craft industry of coral artisans are working creating magnificent works of art.

[trebb]

When I was stationed in Italy, I discovered that WWII had given us a real treat - many of the old bomb craters along the beaches had grown all sorts of colorful coral.

Had to be careful snorkeling along the area because sometimes there was 2' or less of water between you and the "normal" coral, which could give nasty cuts, but then it would open up into a 20' wide and 10' or so deep crater with some of the most beautiful coral I ever saw.