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Fire coral, Millepora complanata, is frequently found in the waters surroundingBonaire, particularly close to shore

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Description

Fire coral, Millepora complanata, is frequently found in the waters surroundingBonaire, particularly close to shore. Fire coral poses a serious concern fordivers and snorkelers because they are toxic and contact with bare skinproduces an intense sting.

Credit

Bonaire

Display Date

2008 January

Location

Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire

Collection

Coral Kingdom