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New Zealand's deep mid-light reefs, rich in unique corals, face threats from human activities, study finds.
New Zealand's mid-light reefs, or mesophotic ecosystems, located 30 to 150 meters deep, are biodiversity hotspots teeming with unique species like black corals, gorgonian corals, and stony corals.
These ecosystems are sensitive to human activities such as fishing, anchoring, and seabed sand mining, which can damage the slow-growing, protected species.
The study highlights the need for protection as the government looks to develop the marine estate.
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