Purple is the new Black. Anthias swarm around a huge purple sea fan gorgonian which lies perpendicular to prevailing currents so that it can capture plankton passing by. Gorgonians and Hard Corals on Tropical Coral Reef, Fiji Islands.
Species: Gorgonian, Gorgonacea
Location: Namena Marine Reserve, Namena Island, Fiji
Image ID: 41026
Lat/Long: -17.07049, 179.10730 (Coordinates: 17° 04' 13.76" S, 179° 06' 26.27" E)
Format: Digital 2:3
Species: Gorgonian, Gorgonacea
Location: Namena Marine Reserve, Namena Island, Fiji
Image ID: 41026
Lat/Long: -17.07049, 179.10730 (Coordinates: 17° 04' 13.76" S, 179° 06' 26.27" E)
Format: Digital 2:3
Keywords: coral reef, fiji, fiji islands, fijian islands, gorgonacea, gorgonian, namena island, namena marine reserve, ocean, pacific, plexauridae, reef, sea fan, south pacific, tetons, underwater
Categories:
- Gallery > Fiji Coral Reef
- Location > Oceans > Pacific > Fiji Islands
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