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Title: Shallow Coral Garden. Indonesia
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The diversity of a shallow coral garden. Shallow reefs are called gardens because the coral growth resembles plants. Like plants, reef-building corals grow into these shapes to catch light, which they need to photosynthesize for food. Of course, most corals do not feel like leaves or petals to the touch, but are hard and immovable rock. Reef-building corals are an intriguing mix of animal, vegetable and mineral.Menjangan Island, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea.