‘They’re like ocean time machines’: Galapagos scientists in awe of pristine coral reef discovery

Scientists Michelle Taylor and Stuart Banks, based near Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, unexpectedly came across a pristine, previously unknown coral reef believed to be several thousand years old. Mike Armstrong speaks with the pair of researchers about their discovery, and how it could be vital to help understand the impact of the climate crisis.

• An ancient coral reef teeming with life found in the Galapagos