Photography: 50 Coral Reefs – The rainforests of the Sea

Often called “rainforests of the sea”, coral reefs form some of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. The colors of the corals, together with the most beautiful fish and sea anemones make the reefs a dream for each diver, and a treasure for each photographer. Corals are colonies of tiny living animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups. Reefs grow best in warm, shallow, clear, sunny and agitated waters. They are highly sensitive to environmental changes. Scientists have predicted that over 50% of the world’s coral reefs may be destroyed by 2030, as a result most nations protect them through environmental laws. Enjoy the beauty of the sea…

Brain Coral

Chalice Coral

Coral Reef at Palmyra Atoll

Coral Great Barrier Reef

Fox Coral

Coral

Clown Coral

Coral

Arrecife de coral

Coral Reef Riot

Candycane Coral

Coral Cluster

Coral

Coral Branches

Coral

Coral

Coral Sol

Cauliflower Coral

Coral

Coral

Large coral polyps out at night

Leather Coral

Coral

Coral

Coral naranja

Coral

Bubble Coral

White-Coral

Coral

Coral Reef

Diving

Corals

Coral Garden

Coral

Trumpet Coral

Coral

Coral

Coral Reef

Small coral head

Coral

Coral

Coral Garden

Coral Garden

Star Coral

Hammer coral

Corals on the mast of the Sankisan Maru

Coral

Diving

Coral Reef

Coral