#saltwatersaturday with Randy Milanovic

#saltwatersaturday  with Randy Milanovic 
Underwater visuals. 
My favourite Saturday post.

#sealife   #science   #marinebiology  

Originally shared by Randy Milanovic

#saltwatersaturday and now for something a little different: #staghorncoral is a new addition to our home aquarium. (Go HD on this one!)

This coral exhibits the fastest growth of all known western Atlantic corals, with branches increasing in length by 4-8 inches (10-20 cm) per year. Staghorn coral has been one of the three most important Caribbean corals in terms of its contribution to reef growth and fish habitat.

Learn more:
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/invertebrates/staghorncoral.htm

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