Symbiotic relationships are an important component of life in the ocean. In such relationships, plants or animals of different species may be dependent on one another for survival. They may share habitats or lifestyles or interact in a specific way to benefit from the presence of another organism. In this video, scientists discuss some of the common coral symbiotic relationships observed during the 2017 Laulima O Ka Moana: Exploring Deep Monument Waters Around Johnston Atoll expedition.

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We Go Together: Commensals and Parasites in the Deep Sea

Education Theme: Deep-Sea Corals