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The Gulf’s Other Deep Sea Wealth

Scientists make a discovery near the seabed oil gusher. Temple University biology professor Erik Cordes talks about the giant deepwater reef recently found in the Gulf of Mexico.

Researchers, trying to make sure deepwater oil rigs in the Gulf Of Mexico don’t hit anything under the sea, made a surprising discovery not far from the BP disaster. Host Jeff Young talks with scientist Erik Cordes of Temple University about what he found.