Numerous coral species compete for light, space, and plankton on a shallow reef. Corals are extremely competitive.
Numerous coral species compete for light, space, and plankton on a shallow reef. Corals are extremely competative and will sting nearby colonies with sweeper tentacles. Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
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Location: Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
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