The Truly Impressive Array of Colors Found In Underwater Coral
One of the most beautiful features of underwater coral lies in their impressive array of colors. Both the soft coral, that are akin to the trees and plants of the underwater world and the hard coral, that are part and parcel to the coral reefs are filled with life and bursting with color. It is their beauty which continues to attract and interest people around the world.
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Many people may not realize that coral are animals that have been around for more than 25 million years. They are an essential part of one of the more productive ecosystems on Earth and are known for their importance in fishery, medicines and coastal protection, as well as their draw for tourism.
But despite the many different kinds of coral, it seems to be the wide variety of natural colors that makes them a “must see” amongst tourists. Red, pink, orange, yellow, white, green, blue, purple…you name it. Coral helps provide an impressive burst of color to the underwater world.
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