Editing Fjord (section)

===Coral reefs===
In 2000, some [[coral reef]]s were discovered along the bottoms of the Norwegian fjords.<ref>[http://www.imr.no/coral/ Institute of Marine Research: Coral reefs in Norway] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011222735/http://www.imr.no/coral/ |date=2008-10-11 }}</ref> These reefs were found in fjords from the north of Norway to the south. The marine life on the reefs is believed to be one of the most important reasons why the Norwegian coastline is such a generous fishing ground. Since this discovery is fairly new, little research has been done. The reefs are host to thousands of lifeforms such as [[plankton]], [[coral]], [[Sea anemone|anemones]], fish, several species of shark, and many more. Most are specially adapted to life under the greater pressure of the [[water column]] above it, and the total darkness of the deep sea.<ref name=natgeofjord/>

New Zealand's fjords are also host to [[deep-water coral]]s, but a surface layer of dark fresh water allows these corals to grow in much shallower water than usual. An underwater observatory in [[Milford Sound]] allows tourists to view them without diving.<ref>Paddy Ryan. ''[http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/EarthSeaAndSky/MarineEnvironments/Fiords/2/en Fiords – Underwater rock walls and basins]'', Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Updated 21 September 2007. Accessed 2008-04-18.</ref>