Acropora Collection (page 5)

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Reef with Elkhorn Corals and Table Corals (Acropora), Maldives, Indian Ocean

Pacific Longnose Parrotfish swimming over Giant Table Coral (Acropora Hyacinthus), Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water over an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water over an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water in an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Bleached branching coral, stressed by unusually hot water over an extreme summer, probably linked to climate change. (Acropora sp.) Date:

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Hard Coral Reef (Acropora aculeus - Diploastrea ) Date:

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Reticulated Dascyllus / Damselfish by Solid Table Coral (Acropora clathrata) (Dascyllus reticulatus) Date:

Acropora, Worn coral
This specimen was collected by Charles Darwin in 1836 from Keeling Atoll, Indian Ocean

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Humbug fish seek protection within the branches of an acropora coral colony

Scalefin Anthias, Anthias squamipinnis, swimming over coral of genus Acropora, Red Sea, Egypt

Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp. ) on reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia
Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp.) on reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Feather-star (Crinoidea sp. ) on Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp. ) in reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands
Feather-star (Crinoidea sp.) on Staghorn Coral (Acropora sp.) in reef habitat, Bingkudu Island, Penyu Islands, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Green Chromis Damselfish (Chromis viridis) school, swimming over Hard Coral (Acropora sp)
Green Chromis Damselfish (Chromis viridis) school, swimming over Hard Coral (Acropora sp.), Tugu, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Table Coral (Acropora sp. ) in reef habitat, Ameth Point, Nusa Laut, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea
Table Coral (Acropora sp.) in reef habitat, Ameth Point, Nusa Laut, near Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Coral polyps fluorescing green
Feeding polyps of an Acropora sp. coral glow fluorescent green in the dark when illuminated by a blue light. Photographed at Tondoba Bay, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt

Hard corals on reef crest, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia
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Acropora digitifera, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Acropora latistella, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

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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.