A diverse coral reef grows in extremely shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known for its high biodiversity.


A plethora of corals, both reef-building and non reef-building, compete for space to grow, sunlight, and planktonic food on a shallow reef. Wofoh, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.


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Location: Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
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