Studying Deep-Sea Corals

What happens to deep-sea coral samples after they are collected? In this image gallery, see some of the ways ocean scientists sort, measure, photograph, and study them. Learn more in the multimedia feature "Coral Gardens of the Deep Sea."  

After ocean scientists sort deep-sea corals according to their different types, they carefully measure and photograph the specimens.&nbsp;Find out how ocean scientists study deep-sea corals in our Deep-sea Corals article.&nbsp;