Scuba divers explore decaying coral reefs around the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. July, 2014

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Dying corals release bits of decaying matter into the water clouding visibility, as scuba divers navigate their way around the reef. Spratley Islands, South China Sea.

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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: Spratly Islands, South China Sea
Photo credit: © Howard Chew / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: Yes

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