Oceana Explores the Gulf�s �Alabama Alps�

After completing an experiment to map the underwater oil plume in the Gulf of Mexico, our expedition crew has turned its attention to the marine life near the Deepwater Horizon. More specifically, the crew has been using a deep-diving underwater robot, or ROV, to explore the underwater mountains known as the Pinnacles. One section in particular, affectionately dubbed �The Alabama Alps,� is one of the gulf�s ecological gems. Our scientists were curious to see if the area was affected by the spill. Thankfully, the crew saw no obvious signs that this area was harmed by the oil spill. What they did see was a diverse underwater community, including many coral, spong... Read the full story on Planet Green

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