"Scientists identified seven new species of bamboo coral discovered on a NOAA-funded mission in the deep waters of the
Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Six of these species may represent entirely new genera, a remarkable feat given the broad classification a genus represents." --
New Deep-Sea Coral Discovered on NOAA-Supported Mission
This orange bamboo coral is another new species and new genus found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. It is between four and five feet tall, and was found 5,745 feet below the surface.
High resolution (Credit: Hawaii Deep-Sea Coral Expedition 2007/NOAA)
This five-foot tall yellow bamboo coral, standing in 4,787 feet of water, represents a new species and establishes a new genus of bamboo corals. High resolution (Credit: Hawaii Deep-Sea Coral Expedition 2007/NOAA)
This orange bamboo coral is another new species and new genus found in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. It is between four and five feet tall, and was found 5,745 feet below the surface. High resolution (Credit: Hawaii Deep-Sea Coral Expedition 2007/NOAA) 
This five-foot tall yellow bamboo coral, standing in 4,787 feet of water, represents a new species and establishes a new genus of bamboo corals. High resolution (Credit: Hawaii Deep-Sea Coral Expedition 2007/NOAA)
