Reefscape with Porites coral community

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Reeefscape dominated by Porites hard corals competing for space

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Oman, Gulf of Oman, Daymaniyat Islands
Photo credit: © Paul Flandinette / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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