A hard coral colony, Favites sp., grows on a shallow reef fringing an island. This colony may die due to exposure to air.

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Hard corals, Favites sp., grow on a shallow reef flat near a limestone island. Large, healthy corals provide habitat for small reef fishes. Solomon Islands, Russell Islands, Pacific Ocean.

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Location: Mary Island, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
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