Stunning New Image Shows Coral Reef Near Charleston

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Stunning New Image Shows Coral Reef Near Charleston
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A stunning new image captured by marine biologist Phil Dustan reveals a vibrant coral reef thriving around the wreck of the Frederick W. Day schooner, located 11 miles off Charleston. The wreck, which sank in 1914, has become an artificial reef supporting diverse tropical marine life, but overfishing threatens its ecosystem. Dustan and diver Tom Robinson advocate for marine protected areas to preserve this unique underwater habitat, highlighting its ecological and climate significance.

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