Old live coral colony being smothered by encroaching sand Coral Bay Ningaloo Marine Park Western Australia

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Environmental change has negative impacts on corals and coral reefs

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Size: 5227px × 3499px
Location: Coral Bay Ningaloo Marine Park Western Australia
Photo credit: © Suzanne Long / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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