Hard Coral Collection (page 9)

A healthy and diverse coral reef grows in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A healthy and diverse coral reef grows near limestone islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

A healthy coral reef grows in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle, harbors spectacular marine biodiversity and is known for its beautiful reefs

Plate coral in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Plate coral (Acropora hyacinthus) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Sawtooth shrimp on yellow black coral, Komodo, Indonesia
Red and yellow sawtooth shrimp on yellow black coral, Komodo, Indonesia

Red and white crab, Komodo, Indonesia

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

Colorful corals near the island of Alor, Indonesia
Colorful corals thrive in shallow water near the island of Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Colorful reef-building corals grow on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Fluffy brown, pink and red dendronephtya soft coral, Indonesia

Divers hovering above a large pink barrel sponge, Indonesia

A 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 crown-of-thorns starfish on a reef in Indonesia
A crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeds on corals on a reef in Indonesia. This species clears space on reefs for other corals and invertebrates to colonize

Delicate reef-building corals grow on a reef inside Palaus lagoon. Palau is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Cup coral polyps hang under a ledge on a reef in Fiji

Masses of staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Masses of staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

Detail of coral polyps on a reef in Lembeh Strait
Detail of coral polyps (Diploastrea sp.) on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Tiny cowrie shell on dendronephtya soft coral, Indonesia
Tiny cowrie shell on dendronephtya soft coral, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful coral reef thrives on an underwater slope in Indonesia
A beautiful coral reef thrives on an underwater slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

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

Sunlight falls on a beautiful reef in Komodo National Park
Afternoon sunlight falls on a beautiful reef growing in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

A colorful crinoid clings to a shallow reef in the Solomon Islands. This beautiful Melanesian region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A diverse coral reef drops into deep water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

A pair of Christmas tree worms in Cozumel, Mexico

A scuba diver swims above a coral reef in Komodo National Park, 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

Gorgonians and reef-building corals near the Blue Hole in Belize
Colorful gorgonians and reef-building corals grow in shallow water near the famous Blue Hole in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

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

A brilliantly colored coral colony grows on a healthy reef
A brilliantly colored coral colony (Lobophyllia sp.) grows on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

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

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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.