GACHE / Research library
Sources
Articles and research that inform the project's cold-water coral, Arctic ecosystem, and ocean-monitoring context.
Source 01
Reefs of the Deep: The Biology and Geology of Cold-Water Coral Ecosystems ↗
Roberts, J. M., Wheeler, A. J., & Freiwald, A. (2006). Science, 312(5773), 543–547.
This foundational review explains how cold-water corals create complex deep-sea habitats and why their reefs support unusually rich biodiversity. It provides essential context for understanding the ecosystems GACHE is designed to explore.
Source 02
Water mass characteristics and associated fauna of a recently discovered Lophelia pertusa reef in Greenlandic waters ↗
Meyer, H. K. et al. (2017). Polar Biology, 40, 321–337.
This study documents a living deep-water Lophelia pertusa reef off Greenland at roughly 886–932 m depth. It connects the reef and its associated fauna to stable Atlantic-influenced water masses, illustrating the specific conditions that support these ecosystems.
Source 03
Deepest ice reef in the world discovered – and it’s teeming with life ↗
Kubny, H. (2026, January 14). Polar Journal.
Polar Journal reports on the Freya Mounds, a deep western Greenland gas-hydrate site where microbial communities underpin an unexpectedly diverse ecosystem. The discovery is a vivid reminder that Arctic seafloor habitats can thrive far beyond the reach of sunlight.
Source 04
Here’s How Satellites Play a Pivotal Role in Monitoring the Health of Coral Reefs ↗
NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service.
NOAA describes how satellite observations track sea-surface temperature and identify thermal stress before coral bleaching becomes visible. These large-scale measurements show how ocean data can help direct attention to vulnerable reef regions.