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A spectacular variety of reef-building corals thrive on a shallow coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This tropical region supports the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet.

Corals in the form of tentacles on a reef.

Over and underwater shot of tropical island

Aerial view of Great Barrier Reef in Whitsunday's Queensland Australia, famous love heart reef.

Baby reef in shallow water on Red Sea / Lahami Bay. The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

Aerial view on sea patterns (coast of Zanzibar island, Tanzania).

Ocean blue azure turquoise beautiful surface.

$Underwater splitshot image of mangrove forest.\n Mangroves are plants that can live in saltwater. These important plants not only create a refuge for a vast number of marine animals, birds and reptiles but also play an important role in countering coastal erosion. \n\nThe dense network of roots and branches retain sediments and create a natural barrier protecting coastal communities against the more and more frequent floodings and hurricanes. \n\nFurther, mangroves have the capacity to sequester up to 10 times more CO2 per area compared to other forest ecosystems. Therefore these habitats serve as a blue carbon sink.\n\nUnfortunately, destruction of these important habitats due to development currently happens on a large scale worldwide.$

Aerial view Great Barrier Reef from sky out of air plane in Australia

An underwater shot of a coral reef in Boracay Island, Philippines. The reef is adorned with a diverse array of colorful corals, presenting a vibrant and lively sight. Scattered throughout the reef, numerous black urchins can be observed. The clear blue water provides visibility, allowing the presence of sun rays to be seen, creating a captivating visual effect. The absence of fish in the frame directs attention to the intricate beauty of the coral reef ecosystem.

Over under water surface, rocky seabed with coral reef underwater and cloudy blue sky split by waterline, Huahine, Pacific ocean, French Polynesia

The landscape of the beaches of Bali, Pulo Aceh at low tide near dusk with colored reefs and sunset

UNDERWATER: Unrecognizable female diver explores the bleak coral reef graveyard. Active young woman on a snorkeling vacation in the Maldives finds a bleached coral reef destroyed by climate change.

The Biodiversity at this vertical reef is amazing. Many different species of corals, hydrozoans, sponges, ascidians and fishes. Palau 7°20'14.5428 N 134°27'25.6428 E at 29m depth

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef in Australia

Beautiful sea fan coral reef and many fish photography in deep sea in scuba dive explore travel activity underwater with blue background landscape in Andaman Sea, Thailand

Corals of different sizes, colors and detailed structures growing on rocks in an aquarium. Vivid colors on display.

Coral covered sea floor in bright blue pacific ocean with little tropical fish

Shoal of colorful tropical fish in a coral reef underwater sea, Caribbean, Dominican Republic

split level image of coral reef in foreground and tropical island background in seychelles

Colorful coral reef with many fishes and sea turtle. The people at snorkeling underwater tour at the Caribbean Sea at Honeymoon Beach on St. Thomas, USVI - travel concept

drone point of view of coral reefs, la reunion island, indian ocean.

The underwater world with coral reef and marine fish. Underwater world scene. 360-Degree view.

Island in El Nido, Philippines, divided into two distinct areas. The upper portion showcases a tropical island characterized by cliffs adorned with lush tropical plants. The clear blue sky with fluffy clouds provides a picturesque backdrop. In the lower portion, an underwater shot reveals a vibrant coral reef teeming with diverse coral formations. The focus is on the intricate beauty of the corals, creating a captivating underwater scene.

Split shot of Blue water mangrove in Yanggefo island,Raja Ampat,Indonesia

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef on clear sunny day with coral head atolls and natural reef patterns. Queensland, Australia.

Great Barrier Reef, Queensland,Australia.coral hardy reef.

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