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The Beautiful Colors of Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups.

10 Beautiful Coral Reefs Around the World

As many as 400 species of coral and thousands of marine animals and birds comprise this unique ecosystem, many of which are endemic to the Coral Sea, endangered, or threatened. 2. The Red Sea Coral Reef The Red Sea Coral Reef is quite a famous coral reef system as well.

Stunning Underwater Statues From Around the World.

Coral reefs, the rainforests of the sea, are some of the most colorful and lively ecosystems on our planet. The average reef provides a home to almost 25 percent of all marine species, while the reefs themselves occupy less than 0.1 percent of the ocean surface.

The Exquisite Paper Art of Rogan Brown - 19 Pictures

From microscopic biological processes like cell division to colorful coral gardens made of paper, nature is always at the center of Brown’s works. Scroll down to view a collection of the artist’s works.

Sick of Bad News? Here's Some Positive News For You!

This is basically artificial selection on steroids - it combines multiple approaches that target the coral host and its essential microbial symbionts. The aim is to produce a hardier coral without the use of genetic engineering.

See the World From Up Close - 17 Fascinating Macro Photos

Fossilized coral 2. A snowflake 3. A frozen drop of apple juice Related: Get an Amazing Macro View of Unusual Things in These Pics 4. A drop of honey 5. A spruce needle 6. Sugar Related: Can You Recognize These Everyday Objects From Up-Close? 7. A tulip cell 8. Chia seeds [related_articles] 9.

This Photographer Really Captures the Beauty of the Ocean...

Plerogyra sinuosa (bubble coral) 13. Myoxocephalus (shorthorn sculpin) 14. Urticina eques (sea anemone) 15. Cyanea capillata (lion mane’s jellyfish) 16. Coral 17. Asterina pectinifera (starfish) 18. Aurelia aurita sun (jellyfish) 19. Apostichopus japonicus (sea cucumber) 20. Cyanea (jellyfish) 21.

What We Did at the Great Barrier Reef...

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 1,600 mi over an area of approximately 133,000 sq mi. Most of the reefs are under water.

Delicate, Colorful, Magical: the Work of Stéphanie Kilgast

Leave it long enough at the bottom of the sea, and a colony of corals will settle on it. In her works, Stéphanie Kilgast accelerates and salutes this process, portraying it in vibrant colors on an intimate, small scale. We hope you enjoy her work as much as we do.

Found a Snake? Don’t Panic: This Is What You Should Do

Coral Snakes Source: John Coral snakes are the most venomous snakes in North America, and are also harder to identify, as they share many attributes with non-venomous milksnakes and kingsnakes, such as coloration, pattern, and shape.

Incredible Underwater Sculptures by J.D Taylor!

The cement finish and chemical composition of Vicissitudes actively promotes the colonisation of coral and marine life. The figures are transformed over time by their environment, and conversely as this happens so they change the shape of their habitat.

Have You Heard of Aldabra? A Hidden Gem You Need to See

Near the Indian Ocean's remote tropical Seychelles islands lies Aldabra, four coral islands surrounding a shallow lagoon, making up one of the world's largest coral atolls. This beautiful destination is hard to reach, and only known by a few.

10 Animals that Can Function Perfectly Well with No Brain

Coral Coral is well-known for creating multi-colored and textured reefs as each tiny individual coral dies and leaves its colorful shell behind, attached to its neighbor. Corals, despite their delicate look, are actually fierce little warriors.

18 Gorgeous Fish You've Got to See!

With its beak's help, it nibbles on coral reefs, chews the little creatures inside, and spits out the leftovers of the inedible corals, meaning the way it eats isn’t so different from the colored bird .

Dive In: A Dozen of the Ocean's Most Beautiful Dwellers

Moorish Idol The Idol prefers tropical and sub-tropical waters, where it feeds on coral polyps, invertebrates, tunicates and sea sponges. These fish are often solitary, but when they mate – it’s for life.