Stony Coral Collection (page 2)

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

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

Coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

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

Freakled hawkfish sits on some Acropora coral on a Fijian reef
Freakled hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) sits on some Acropora coral on a Fijian reef

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A snorkeler explores a healthy coral reef in Palaus lagoon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A diver swims above a healthy coral reef in Indonesia
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

Hard coral and soft coral seascape, Fiji

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 mushroom coral grows on a reef in Indonesia
A mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) grows on a reef in Indonesia. This family of corals does not fuse to the seafloor. They live independently and can be moved about

Large staghorn coral and scuba diver, Christmas Island, Australia

A mushroom coral fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Resting whitetip reef shark over field of pink porites coral, Cocos Island, Costa Rica

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

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

Large staghorn coral, Christmas Island, Australia
Large staghorn coral viewed from below, Christmas Island, Australia

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 beautiful coral reef grows in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

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Stony coral, a mesmerizing wonder of the underwater world, showcases its natural occurring red and green fluorescence in both encrusting corals and stony corals. These captivating colors are captured in breathtaking photographs like UW INDO 2033 12, revealing the hidden beauty beneath the ocean's surface. Even fossils of extinct coral tell tales of ancient marine ecosystems that once thrived millions of years ago. These remnants serve as reminders of the intricate web of life that has existed throughout Earth's history. In the depths of Bonaire, Caribbean, lies the enchanting Cavernous Star Coral. As night falls, this magnificent creature comes alive with vibrant fluorescence, illuminating its surroundings with an ethereal glow. The Scroll Coral joins this nocturnal spectacle as it too reveals its own radiant hues under cover of darkness. Traveling to Palau's Rock Islands-World Heritage Site unveils a sight to behold – the Day Fluorescing Fused Staghorn Coral. Bathed in sunlight, this majestic coral species emits a dazzling display during daylight hours, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Amongst these stunning corals reside other fascinating sea creatures such as Caryophyllia clavus - a sea anemone boasting delicate beauty within its tentacles. Fungia coral invites us into their intricate world where every detail tells a story waiting to be discovered. Exploring further brings us face-to-face with unexpected encounters; between spines on Crown-of-thorns starfish or amidst schools of Raccoon butterflyfish and endemic Saddle wrasse off Lanai Island in Hawaii. Witnessing Chaetodon lunula swimming together is a rare treat for divers who venture into these waters. And let us not forget about the Spinyhead blenny seeking refuge among hard corals in Netherlands Antilles' Bonaire region. This small but mighty fish reminds us that even within tiny crevices, life finds a way to thrive.