The East African coast is lined in exposed coral structures and boulder strewn shores. The original organic structure of the living coral is preserved
The East African coast is lined in exposed coral structures and boulder strewn shores. The original organic structure of the living coral is preserved from when they were living creatures in the tropical seas during the Pleistocene era.
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Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
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