Healthy elkhorn coral on the seafloor in the U.S. Virgin Islands
![A view of healthy elkhorn corals on the seafloor in the U.S. Virgin Islands](https://d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/buckisland1curt_storlazziusgs.jpg?itok=rFYCaczu)
Detailed Description
Healthy elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) on the seafloor along the southeastern coast of Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. Elkhorn coral is one of many important reef-building species that create 3D structure on the seafloor. Coral reef structure provides habitat for marine life and helps break up waves as they approach the coastline.
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Public Domain.