It inhabits banks of deep-sea coral at depths of 329-548m ft, feeding on cephalopods, shrimp, and bony fishes.

Deforestation and the habitat destruction of deep-sea coral reef are two issues that prompt deep investigation of what makes for ecological health, and fuels a great many debates.

This includes participating in efforts to improve the science and management for important kinds of habitats, such as deep-sea corals and glass sponge reefs.

The seamounts teem with deep-sea corals, sponges, and fish.

This includes assessments of known species of shark, ray, chimaera, reef-building coral, grouper, marine turtle, seabird, and marine mammal.

About 600 species of reef-building corals have been found there - more than three quarters of the known species.

Crucially for the health of the oceans, and for the security of those who live close to them, 33% of reef-building corals are under threat.

Reef-building corals took more than ten million years to return.

Their mutualistic relationships with reef-building corals form the basis of a highly diverse and productive ecosystem.

Slowly descending we found a swim-through cave, bright with soft coral and orange cardinal fish.

If you're pale, opt for a soft coral lipstick or burnt-orange eyes, while those with olive-based and medium skin tones can take on stronger orange and yellow shades.

Reef species include plate coral, soft coral, sea fan and sea anemone.

The nudibranchs in this genus often show extraordinary mimicry, each species very closely resembling its prey species, which are octocorals, a kind of soft coral.

It was also postulated that capnellenes also protect the soft coral by preventing larval settlement.