Learn about a relatively newly discovered coral species!
Tweet The Coral Triangle seen in the Philippines If you’ve ever had the opportunity to scuba dive, the area known as the “coral triangle” is a part of our world that offers a panorama of beauty to sate every artist’s palette. Animal Planet, a unit of Discovery Communications, plans to share a bird’s eye view […]
California HydrocoralStylaster californicus“I’m related to the beautiful Fire Coral, but without its fiercesome sting!” The California Hydrocoral has many brilliant color variations, including a beautiful yellow! The California Hydrocoral Stylaster californicus grows in many different formations. They can have tangled and dense networks of brittle branches or have pointed tip and delicate lace-like formations. They […]
Moon PolypsPalythoa sp. “This is a sea mat type of button coral! They form clusters of polyps on “mats” of sand!” Moon Polyps received their name from the way their clusters of polyps appear – in the shape of half moons! The Moon Polyps Palythoa sp., are called by other names as well, including Encrusting […]
Corky Sea FingerBriareum asbestinum “This coral actually gets its shape by growing on and over other Gorgoninas – which makes him more “quirky” than corky!” The Corky Sea Finger reproduces easily and is quite easy to care for – making it a great beginner coral! The Corky Sea Finger Briareum asbestinum, also goes by the […]