A growth of Acropora species, and one Goniastrea species (centre) scleractinic hard corals, on a coral reef in Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, Maldives

coral reef acropora goniastrea gaafu dhaalu maldives biodiversity scleractinic marine life underwater ocean ecosystem growth tropical species habitat bleaching sea currents aquatic fish conservation health diversity snorkeling diving water quality plants oceanic environment restoration ecological balance structure exploration colorful corals