Description
Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Here we see a shallow coral reef consisting of a Magnificent Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) with Skunk Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephippium) Clownfish. In the foreground, Purple Alcyonarian (Dendronephthya hemprichi) coral. 75% of the worlds coral reefs are now classed as 'Threatened,' with 60% of most reefs having local damage from anchors, overfishing, coral bleaching, disease and pollution. Image taken whilst scuba diving at Ko Haa, Krabi province, Thailand. Sony mirrorless camera, with underwater housing and Mares lighting used.