Cold-water Coral
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Lophelia pertusa is a species of cold-water coral which grows in the deep waters throughout the North Atlantic ocean. L. pertusa reefs are home to a diverse community, however the species is extremely slow growing and may be harmed by destructive fishing practices, or oil exploration and extraction.
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Corals and Sea AnemoneSource
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia (New York, NY: The Century Co., 1889)
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