marine life
Ofu Lagoon Research Reef
A shallow lagoon has helped researchers study how corals respond to changing conditions.
The story behind the place
Ofu Lagoon supports a diverse coral community despite large daily changes in water temperature and other conditions. Researchers have used this setting to investigate coral resilience and the relationships between corals and the organisms living with them. The lagoon connects observation of a particular reef with wider questions about environmental change.
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Read more from the sources
- Ofu Lagoon Research Reef — U.S. National Park ServiceU.S. National Park Service
- Ofu Lagoon Research Reef — U.S. EPA National Aquatic Resources Survey / Water Quality PortalU.S. EPA National Aquatic Resources Survey / Water Quality Portal
- Ofu LagoonU.S. National Park Service
