Ben Raines

Underwater cypress stump

After 50,000 years buried under the ocean floor, an ancient cypress forest may get a new kind of protection

Environment

Ten years ago, Hurricane Ivan uncovered an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists and conservationists are studying the forest and fighting to save it from salvage companies. Ten years ago, Hurricane Ivan uncovered an ancient cypress forest in the Gulf of Mexico. Scientists and conservationists are studying the forest and fighting to save it from salvage companies.