The Gulf Coast is home to one of the last healthy coral reefs. It’s surrounded by oil – Grist Magazine
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While the Gulf of Mexico is a region known for oil, it’s also home to something far less expected. Nestled among offshore oil platforms, about 150 miles from Houston, is one of the healthiest coral reefs in the world: the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary….