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The vibrant world of hard coral is a sight to behold

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain (Turbinaria reniformis), Gorontalo, Indonesia. Also known as Scroll Coral

Background imageHard Coral Collection: An unusual sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka

An unusual sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka
An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Reef-building corals near Alor, Indonesia

Reef-building corals near Alor, Indonesia
Reef-building corals and other invertebrates thrive in shallow water near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Smallmouth Grunt nestles against some hard coral

Smallmouth Grunt nestles against some hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Juvenile fish swim above a slope of corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Juvenile fish swim above a slope of corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Clown Blenny on some coral, Papua New Guinea

Clown Blenny on some coral, Papua New Guinea

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Soft and hard corals grow on a healthy reef in Indonesia

Soft and hard corals grow on a healthy reef in Indonesia
Soft and hard corals grow on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A manta ray swimming through a current-swept channel in Indonesia

A manta ray swimming through a current-swept channel in Indonesia
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming through a current-swept channel in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Coral polyps grow on a reef in Indonesia

Coral polyps grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Sunlight silhouettes a table coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Sunlight silhouettes a table coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Sunlight silhouettes a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Delicate reef-building corals in Alor, Indonesia

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

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Reef-building corals grow inside Palaus lagoon

Reef-building corals grow inside Palaus lagoon which is studded with limestone islands. This Micronesian destination is popular among scuba divers and snorkelers due to its spectacular coral reefs

Background imageHard Coral Collection: School of anthias fish swimming over a colorful reef

School of anthias fish swimming over a colorful reef
Deanse school of orange, pink and yellow anthias radiating from a colorful reef with green hard coral and yellow crinoid, Batangas, Philippines

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Colorful Christmas Tree Worms, Key Largo, Florida

Colorful Christmas Tree Worms, Key Largo, Florida
Colorful Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus grandis) expose their gills to filter the water flowing by in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Hawksbill turtle glides over the pristine reefs in Fiji

Hawksbill turtle glides over the pristine reefs in Fiji

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Christmas Tree Worms, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Christmas Tree Worms, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Sunlight sparkles through a table coral in Indonesia

Sunlight sparkles through a table coral in Indonesia
Sunlight sparkles through a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia

Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia
Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony in the Solomon Islands

A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony in the Solomon Islands
A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia

A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A large table coral grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A large table coral grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A large table coral (Acropora sp.) grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi

Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi
Spotted cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) in beige bubble coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on a table coral

A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on a table coral
A crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeds on a table coral on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Colorful reef-building corals grow on a reef inside Palaus lagoon

Colorful 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

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Red soft corals and blue leather sea star, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Red soft corals and blue leather sea star, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A snorkeler explores a healthy coral reef in Palaus lagoon

A snorkeler explores a healthy coral reef in Palaus lagoon

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Underside of a table coral, Papua New Guinea

Underside of a table coral, Papua New Guinea
Underside of a table coral (Acropora hyacinthus), Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Polyps of a Galaxea coral colony grow on a reef in Indonesia

Polyps of a Galaxea coral colony grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Orange Basslets and other reef fish, Papua New Guinea

Orange Basslets and other reef fish, Papua New Guinea

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Christmas Tree Worm in hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Christmas Tree Worm in hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Hard coral polyps at 3x life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Hard coral polyps at 3x life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A beautiful coral reef grows near a set of limestone islands in Indonesia

A beautiful coral reef grows near a set of limestone islands in 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

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Detail of coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia

Detail of coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of coral polyps (Diploastrea sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A pair of Yellowtail Damselfish amongst hard coral

A pair of Yellowtail Damselfish amongst hard coral
A pair of Goldtail Demoiselle (Chrysiptera parasema) amongst hard coral, Volcano Crater Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A coral reef grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands

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

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Mushroom and hard corals in Alor, Indonesia

Mushroom and hard corals in Alor, Indonesia
Mushroom and hard corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Close-up view of a Christmas Tree Worm, Key Largo, Florida

Close-up view of a Christmas Tree Worm, Key Largo, Florida
A close-up view of a Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus grandis) on a coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Peppermint Goby and Christmas tree worm on hard coral

Peppermint Goby and Christmas tree worm on hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Background imageHard Coral Collection: A diverse array of invertebrates cover a reef in Indonesia

A diverse array of invertebrates cover a reef in Indonesia
A diverse array of invertebrates cover a healthy reef in Indonesia. This region is home to more marine species than anywhere else on Earth

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Foliose corals grow in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Foliose corals grow in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Fragile corals grow in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Spiralling orange sea whip, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spiralling orange sea whip, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and houses the highest marine biodiversity on Earth

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral

Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral
Tiny cryptic unidentified brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Reticulate humbugs gather under stone coral, Papua New Guinea

Reticulate humbugs gather under stone coral, Papua New Guinea
Reticulate humbugs (Dascyllus reticulatus) gather under stone coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Background imageHard Coral Collection: Banded coral shrimp amongst staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea

Banded coral shrimp amongst staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) amongst staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea



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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.