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A diver passing over colony of elkhorn coral

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Description

A diver passing over colony of elkhorn coral. Elkhorn coral lives in shallowerwater and is prone to destruction by large waves caused by hurricanes. (Image credit: Bonaire)

Credit

Bonaire

Display Date

2008 January

Location

Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire