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A coral reef with the long thin branches of Porites compressa coral that oftenhost numerous reef fish

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Description

A coral reef with the long thin branches of Porites compressa coral that oftenhost numerous reef fish. Note the yellow tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) near thebottom of the photo.

Credit

NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center Blog

Collection

Coral Kingdom