A Decade-Long Experiment Is Unlocking the Mysteries of the Ocean’s ‘Deep Reefs’

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What happened

Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface.

Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.

Key facts

  • Scientists left structures up to 100 meters under the surface.
  • Here’s what they found when they retrieved them 10 years later.
  • Reported by WIRED and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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