Acropora Collection (page 3)

Large plate coral or Acropora pulchra, Fiji

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

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

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

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

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

A healthy coral reef grows near limestone islands in Raja Ampat
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

Staghorn corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Staghorn corals thrive on a healthy 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

Fragile 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

A Heliofungia coral colony grows on a reef inside Palaus lagoon. Palau is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Reef-building corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Reef-building corals thrive on a healthy 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

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

Corals grow on a shallow reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful and remote region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A coral reef grows near the shore of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia

Delicate corals grow near the island of Flores in Indonesia
Delicate corals grow on a shallow, healthy reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

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

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

A diverse array of reef-building corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A diverse array of reef-building corals grow in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Soft corals thrive on a healthy 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

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

A large boulder coral colony grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands
A large boulder coral colony (Porites lutea) grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Strange coral growth in a lake in Palau
A marine lake in Palau has an almost dream-like appearance due to the water color and strange coral growth

Coral colonies are beginning to bleach on a reef in Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Corals grow on a shallow reef in Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

The seafloor is covered by reef-building corals in Indonesia
The seafloor is covered by reef-building corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora acuminata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A diverse array of corals grow in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A table coral is encroached upon by soft corals near the island of Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

A beautiful reef grows in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A beautiful reef grows in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Komodo National Park
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

Fast-growing corals being grown in the Caribbean Sea
Fast-growing corals (Acropora sp.) are being grown by scientists in the Caribbean Sea. Once they reach a certain size they will be planted on a reef that has been previously damaged

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

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

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

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"Discovering the Beauty of Acropora: A Journey into the Vibrant Coral Reefs" Diver approaches a large colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) in awe, witnessing its majestic presence and intricate structure. Hard corals (Acropora microclados) thrive in shallow waters, their vibrant colors reflecting on the surface, creating a mesmerizing sight. Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) find shelter beneath a magnificent Table coral (Acropora sp. ), showcasing the symbiotic relationships within coral ecosystems. School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) dances among table corals (Acropora sp. ) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), painting a picturesque scene at Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt's Red Sea. Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) delicately feeds on hard coral (Acropora sp. ), highlighting the interconnectedness between marine life and these vital reef-building organisms. Diver carefully inspects Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and Finger coral colonies, marveling at their resilience amidst Roatan Island's Caribbean Sea beauty. Split-level photography captures table corals' proximity to an island, emphasizing how Acropora spp. , play an essential role in coastal protection and biodiversity preservation.