a large head of lobe coral, is eroded around the base, and in danger of collapsing; the layer of live coral at the top is lightly bleached, Hawaii

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a large head of lobe coral, Porites lobata, is eroded all around the base, and in danger of collapsing in high surf or storm conditions; the layer of live coral at the top is lightly bleached during summer 2019 marine heat wave, and may die due to high water temperatures, Honaunau Bay, South Kona, Hawaii Island ( the Big Island ) Hawaii, USA ( Central Pacific )

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Location: Hawaii, USA
Photo credit: © Doug Perrine / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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