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A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti.

Off the coast of Tahiti, scientists found a 2-mile rose-shaped coral reef unaffected by climate change or human activities. Between 2009 and 2018, coral reefs were depleted by 14% globally. Scientists hope to unlock this pristine reefs secret to climate resilience.

A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti.

A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti.

‘We know so little’: Oceanographers rejoice after pristine coral reef discovery in Tahiti

Researchers hope to learn why the reef seems to have been unaffected by climate change or human activities.

A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti.

A team of scientists has explored a rare, pristine coral reef off the coast of Tahiti.

Climate change and human activity are endangering delicate corals around the world. But this reef with its rose-shaped corals appears untouched.

The newfound reef, stretching 2 miles, was studied late last year during a dive expedition supported by UNESCO.