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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.

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.

10 Beautiful Coral Reefs Around the World

Located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland, the massive reef system consists of 2,900 individual reefs scattered across hundreds of islands.

Come Enjoy an Innovative Type of Underwater Photography

Blacktip Reef Sharks, South Pass, Fakarava Atoll, French Polynesia, 2018. Bar Jacks, Grand Cayman Island, 1990. [related_articles] Chinstrap and Gentoo Penguins, Danco Island, Antarctica, 2011. Harp Seal Pup, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada, 2011.

Explore a Natural Wonder with David Attenborough Narration

One such initiative is the new interactive website where you can explore the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

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.

Australia's Stunning Beauty Will Leave You in Awe

Pinnacles, Western Australia 12 Apostles, Great Ocean Road, Victoria Bare Sand Island, Northern Territory Bay of Fires, TAS Uluru, Northern Territory Blue Mountains, New South Wales Darwin, Northern Territory Devils Marbles, Northern Territory Gunlom, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory Heart Reef

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

Scientists have found a way to successfully rebreed sections of the Great Barrier Reef. The famous Great Barrier Reef is suffering due to unprecedented coral bleaching events. However, the answer to its partial recovery could lie in the reef itself, with a little help from science.

Incredible Underwater Sculptures by J.D Taylor!

His works become artificial reefs, attracting marine life, while offering the viewer privileged temporal encounters, as the shifting sand of the ocean floor, and the works change from moment to moment.

Natural Wonders: 15 Turquoise Lagoons to Thrill Your Eyes

Giola, Thassos (Greece) source A lagoon is defined as a shallow body of water that is separated from the larger body of water it is drawn from by a shoal, barrier reef, or something of that kind. In the image above you can see a lagoon protected by a rock barrier, for example. 2. 

Diving - 10 Places You Don't Want To Miss

Bahamas – Stuart Cove’s shark feeding A warm ocean current influences this islands and is responsible for the vivid marine life particularly the extensive coral reefs. You can have endless scopes of adventure in the longest cave and cavern network found on the Grand Bahama Island.

The Exquisite Paper Art of Rogan Brown - 19 Pictures

In the artist’s latest project titled Ghost Coral (pictured above and below), the artist created an entire coral reef with all of its captivating diversity. But only a part of the coral lifeforms is colorful and vibrant.

Can You Identify Any of These 14 Mysterious Objects?

Image credit: adelaide345 / reddit Answer: These are called reef balls. They are artificial reefs or reef modules that are placed in the water to form a reef habitat. 5. Looks like some ancient coin, doesn't it?

These Bright and Beautiful Fish Are a Sight to Behold

Parrot Fish Source: Flickr user Waywuwel There are 95 different species of parrot fish found in coral reefs, along rocky coasts, and near seagrass beds. They are so named because their teeth form a parrot-like beak. 4.