Coral reefscape in Fiji, #31473

Coral reefscape in Fiji. Stony corals, such as the various species in this image, grow a calcium carbonate skeleton which they leave behind when they die. Over years, this deposit of calcium carbonate builds up the foundation of the coral reef. Fiji. Vatu I Ra Passage, Bligh Waters, Viti Levu  Island, natural history stock photograph, photo id 31473
Coral reefscape in Fiji. Stony corals, such as the various species in this image, grow a calcium carbonate skeleton which they leave behind when they die. Over years, this deposit of calcium carbonate builds up the foundation of the coral reef. Fiji. Vatu I Ra Passage, Bligh Waters, Viti Levu Island

Location: Vatu I Ra Passage, Bligh Waters, Viti Levu Island, Fiji
Image ID: 31473
Format: Digital 2:3
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