Coral, Orbicella annularis, in the Florida Keys
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Detailed Description
Scientists at the USGS St. Petersburg Coastal and Marine Science Center study coral reef ecosystems. This coral, Orbicella annularis, was photographed in the Florida Keys during field work on coral disease.
Learn more about Coral Microbial Ecology at USGS.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.