A large colony of fire coral (Millipora sp.) grows in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Crinoids cling to the colony.

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A fire coral colony, Millipora sp., topped by a number of colorful crinoids, grows next to a sandy beach. Dayang, Batanta, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

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Size: 9200px × 6132px
Location: Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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