Populations of elkhorn coral were seriously affected by recent hurricanes that have passed close to Bonaire.

Fetch1 surveys shallow environments, too. Populations of this species of Acropora palmata (elkhorn coral) were seriously affected by recent hurricanes that have passed close to Bonaire, where high waves broke and scattered colonies. Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.

 

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