Hard Coral Collection (page 10)

A scuba diver swims above a beautiful coral reef in Indonesia
A scuba diver swims above a beautiful coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Soft corals grow beneath a large table coral in Indonesia
Soft corals grow beneath a large table coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Colorful anthias swim above corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Reef-building corals are encroached upon by a sand bank in Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Bubbles from volcanic activity streaming out of black sand, Komodo, Indonesia

Pufferfish swimming by star coral, Nassau, The Bahamas

A diver swims above a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Underwater photographer at the entrance of a cave, North Sulawesi
Underwater photographer at the entrance of a cave framed by pink barrel sponges, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Colorful reef scene, Komodo, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with massive pink and white soft coral, yellow crinoid, green coral and yellow soft coral, Komodo, Indonesia

A colorful coral reef grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Healthy reef-building corals thrive in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Staghorn corals are being grown off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. The corals will eventually be planted on damaged parts of local reefs

A purple sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A beautiful coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A beautiful coral reef grows near a set of limestone islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

A table coral grows on a beautiful reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
A table coral (Acropora sp.) grows on a beautiful reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Reef scene with corals and fish, Komodo, Indonesia

Colourful reef scene, Christmas Island, Australia
Colourful reef with hard and pink soft coral and green anthias and red grouper fish, Christmas Island, Australia

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Split image of shallow hard coral reef in front of island with virgin forest, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Pair of orange and red christmas tree worms on top of hard coral
Pair of orange and red christmas tree worms on top of yellow hard coral, Pulau Aur, Johor, Malaysia

White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, North Sulawesi
White porcelain crab in beige soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Delicate reef-building corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Delicate reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

White Christmas Tree Worms, Key Largo, Florida
White Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) inside plate coral (Turbinaria reniformis) in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Hard coral polyps at 5x life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Fluffy pink and red dendronephtya soft coral, Indonesia
Fluffy pink and red dendronephtya soft coral growing in white sandy bottom, Indonesia

Anchor coral grows on a reef in Indonesia
Anchor coral (Euphyllia ancora) grows on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A coral colony fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A coral colony (Galaxea sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a beautiful mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Goniopora coral polyps grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Coral polyps (Goniopora sp.) grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

Arc-eye Hawkfish (Paracirrhites arcatus), Rainbow Reef, Fiji. South Pacific

Indonesia, Forgotten Islands. Coral reef scenic. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, West Papua, Triton Bay. Coral reef scenic. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bubble Coral -Plerogyra sinuosa-, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

Christmas tree worm -Spirobranchus giganteus- on Acropora-stone coral -Acropora sp.-, Makadi Bay, Red Sea, Hurghada, Egypt

Large blocks of Stone corals -Seriatopora spec. - in the coral reef, Northern Bali, Bali, Indonesia
Large blocks of Stone corals -Seriatopora spec.- in the coral reef, Northern Bali, Bali, Indonesia

Small coral reef with Tubastrea micranthus sun coral -Tubastrea micranthus-, and Dendrophyllia gracilis coral -Dendrophyllia gracilis-, stony corals, Embudu channel, Indian Ocean, Tilla

Small coral reef with Black Sun Coral -Tubastrea micranthus-, and Dendrophyllia gracilis coral -Dendrophyllia gracilis-, stony corals, Shadowfin soldierfish -Myripristis adusta-, Embudu channel

Hard and soft coral landscape scenic at Thetford Reef on the Great Barrier Reef, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Colourful reef fish (Orange and purple anthias sp. ) plus Leopard Coral grouper (Plectropomus)
Colourful reef fish (Orange and purple anthias sp.) plus Leopard Coral grouper (Plectropomus leopardus) with hard and soft corals on reef, Queensland, Australia, Pacific

Hard and soft corals and giant clam underwater on Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hard and soft corals and sea star underwater on Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A profusion of hard and soft coral with a giant clam underwater on Tengah Besar Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A profusion of hard and soft coral underwater on Tengah Besar Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A profusion of hard and soft coral underwater on Siaba Kecil, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hard and soft corals and crinoid underwater on Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hard and soft corals and reef fish underwater on Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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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.