Staghorn coral (Acropora sp.) spawning during the annual 'mass' coral spawning event, 4 to 5 days after the full moon in Novembe

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Staghorn coral (Acropora sp.) spawning during the annual 'mass' coral spawning event, 4 to 5 days after the full moon in November in the Great Barrier Reef where many colonies and species of coral polyps simultaneously release egg and sperm bundles for external fertilisation.

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Location: Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Photo credit: © Juergen Freund / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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