Hard Coral Collection

School of green chromis swimming over a couple of green turtles resting on a hard coral reef, Cebu, Philippines

Coral Garden
Un jardin de corail comme il en existe peu dans le mopnde. Barathieu Gabriel

Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) growing in shallow water on a coral reef. Wreck of the Glamis, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps brown and green. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Shallow coral reef flat with corals (Pocillopora damicornis, Acropora humilis and Pocillopora verrucosa) in evening light. Gordon Reef, Strait of Tiran, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

Wave breaking over the reef, Table coral (Acropora) Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

Hard coral (Platygyra) in shallow blue water, Ambon, Indonesia

Hard corals (Acropora microclados) growing in shallow water, reflected in the surface, Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait of Gubal, Red Sea

Sun / Tube coral (Tubastraea sp) with tentacles extended to catch zooplankton. Gulf of Bohai, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Chocolate-dip chromis (Chromis dimidiata) male over out of focus hard coral (Porites nodifera). Sha ab Claudia, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) photographed with a long exposure with camera rotation. Taken with circular fisheye lens. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Caribbean Sea

A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait
Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of the polyps out of a coral tree (Tubastraea coccinea) at night, Baja California peninsula, Mexico. Sea of Cortez

Orange cup coral (Tubastrea coccinea) Malpelo Island National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colombia, East Pacific Ocean

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

Spawning Leaf corals (Pavona decussata). Spawning is synchronized over a large area with many coral colonies, Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean. July

Orange icing sponge (Mycale laevis) growing on Mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) at an early stage of growth, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) sheltering beneath a large Table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp. ) on a reef
RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.) on a reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Diver inspecting Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and Finger coral (Porites porites) colonies. Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Diver, urchins and hard coral, Hawaii, USA
Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) colour the foreground of this Hawaiian reef scene with a young lady scuba diving at Molokini Marine Preserve off the island of Maui; Hawaii

Close up of Brain coral (Merulinidae or Mussidae) with its feeding tentacles extended, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Split level with table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
Split level with table corals (Acropora spp.) growing close to an island. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Hard corals (including Acropora sp. Platygyra sp. and Pocillopora spp.) growing in shallow water and reflected in the surface. Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Portrait of the face of a Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) looking out from its home in a Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea) on a coral reef

Hard corals (including Acropora sp. Platygyra sp. and Pocillopora spp.) growing in shallow water and reflected in the surface. Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp. ) in front of a tropical island
Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp.) in front of a tropical island. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Split level with Table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
Split level with Table corals (Acropora spp.) growing close to an island. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Diverse hard coral growth (Pocillopora damicornis, Pocillopora verrucosa and Millepora dichotoma), flourishes beneath the barren desert cliffs in the Red Sea. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and Bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus) seeking protection in Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinesis) in symbiotic commensal relationship with Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni), a shoal sheltering against Anchor Coral (Euphyllia ancora). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

RF - Split level photo of a coral reef with hard corals (Acropora sp. Millepora sp. and Pocillopora sp.) and the shore with palm trees, at sunset. Red Sea

Fragments of elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) and staghorn coral: Acropora cervicornisgrowing, hung on coral propagation tree, as part of a coral conservation nursery project. East End, Grand Cayman

Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii) L Etac, Sark, British Channel Islands

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The vibrant world of hard coral is a sight to behold. In the crystal-clear waters, a school of green chromis gracefully weaves through the ocean currents, their emerald bodies shimmering in the sunlight. A couple of majestic green turtles glide alongside them, their ancient shells providing shelter for countless marine creatures. As a diver approaches, an awe-inspiring sight awaits - a large colony of Elkhorn coral stands tall and proud. Its intricate branches reach towards the surface, creating a mesmerizing underwater forest that teems with life. Amongst its delicate branches, Christmas-tree worms sway gently in rhythm with the waves, displaying their colorful plumes like ornaments on nature's own Christmas tree. Further along the reef flat lies another spectacle - Euphyllia ancora polyps in shades of brown and green create a stunning mosaic against Lembeh Strait's sandy bottom. This underwater oasis is home to corals such as Pocillopora damicornis which thrive under the warm tropical sun. Nature's camouflage artist can also be found here - a Common ghostgoby perfectly blends into its surroundings on top of a hard coral colony known as Plesiastrea sp. , showcasing nature's incredible ability to adapt and survive. In Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean, an extraordinary event takes place as Leaf corals begin spawning simultaneously over vast distances. The synchronized release creates an enchanting display that fills the water with new life and potential for future generations. Symbiosis comes alive when open brain coral forms partnerships with zooxanthellae algae within its structure. This mutualistic relationship allows both organisms to flourish together harmoniously. A Giant clam surrounded by Lettuce coral paints yet another picture-perfect scene off Kosrae island. These magnificent creatures find solace amongst Turbinaria reniformis' fronds while adding splashes of color to this already breathtaking seascape. Shallow waters hold secrets too.