Gingajihaesong

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.457

Category

동식물

Designated year

2005

Location

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Coordinates

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This English description was machine-translated and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the original Korean text for details.

The Long-branched Black Coral (Myriopathes lata) is a type of black coral (order Antipatharia) distributed in Korea (the Korea Strait and Jeju Island) and Japan (Misaki). Compared to other black corals, its side branches appear longer and more slender. It inhabits the waters of the South Sea and Jeju Island at depths of 15–100 meters and grows to heights of 2–3 meters. Although it was frequently observed in the Munseom area in the past, it has been increasingly damaged due to the expansion of leisure activities, and is therefore designated and protected as a Natural Monument.