Scleractinia Collection (page 7)

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

An orange wire coral, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
An orange wire coral (Stichopathes sp.), with diver in background, Lembeh Strait, 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 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

A saltwater shrimp on bubble coral
A saltwater shrimp (Vir philippinensis) on bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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

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

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

Bright orange cup corals grow on a vibrant reef in Indonesia
Bright orange cup corals (Tubastrea sp.) grow on a vibrant reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

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

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

Big Brain Corals (Madreporaria), Tobago, Caribbean Sea

Corals on sandy ground, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Caribbean coral reef, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

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

Pinecone soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) under Table Coral, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Red-knobbed star (Fromia elegans) on Pore Coral, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Diver and Table Coral with Green Chromis (Chromis viridis), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Lettuce coral (Turbinaria mesenterina) and diver, Indian Ocean, Maldives

Coral reef with lettuce coral (Turbinaria mesenterina), Indian Ocean, Maldives

Corals in the Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

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

Picture No. 10892925
Pacific double-sattle Butterflyfish - Stony Corals (Scleractinia) (Chaetodon ulietensis) Date:

Polished coral C016 / 5994
Polished coral (Isastraea oblonga). Specimen from the Jurassic period, found in upper Portlandian beds in Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK

Platygyra daedalea, brain coral
Close-up of brain coral specimen, possibly the species Platygyra daedalea

Isastraea oblonga, polished coral
Isastraea oblonga (Fleming). From the Jurassic period, Portlandian, Upper Beds, Tisbury, Wiltshire

Thecosmilia trichotoma, colonial coral
Colonial coral originating from the Jurassic rocks of Nattheim, Germany, c. 170 million years ago. Paul Morh collection

Stylina alveolata, reef coral
A reef building coral originating from Jurassic limestones in Europe, eastwards into Asia Minor, and also in the U.S.A

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

Stony coral (order Scleractinia). Close-up of the surface of a stony coral colony. Photographed in Indonesia

Bleached Montipora undata coral on a reef. Coral bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress

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Diving into the vibrant world of scleractinia, we are greeted by a breathtaking sight. A diver cautiously approaches a magnificent colony of Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata), its branching arms reaching towards the sunlight. This hard coral (Porites lutea) is adorned with mesmerizing Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), their colorful plumes swaying in the gentle current. In Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, we discover a shallow coral reef flat teeming with life. Coral polyps of Euphyllia ancora display shades of brown and green, creating an enchanting mosaic beneath the waves. Camouflaged among them is a Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica), blending seamlessly into its surroundings on a Plesiastrea sp. Hard coral colony. Witnessing nature's spectacle, we observe the synchronized spawning of Leaf corals (Pavona decussata). Across Kyushu, Japan in the Pacific Ocean, this phenomenon occurs over vast areas with numerous thriving coral colonies, and is truly an awe-inspiring event that showcases the resilience and vitality of these marine ecosystems. Moving to Kosrae, our attention is captured by a Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis). The vivid colors and intricate patterns create an underwater tapestry that captivates all who behold it. Backlit by shimmering sunlight reflecting off the surface waters, Acropora microclados thrives in shallow water habitats. These hard corals paint a picturesque scene as they grow and flourish amidst their watery domain. Venturing to Gulf of Bohai brings us face to face with Sun/Tube corals (Tubastraea sp. ), extending their tentacles to capture passing zooplankton. Their delicate dance reveals nature's ingenious strategies for survival and sustenance.