Description
Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Here we see a shallow coral reef consisting of a Magnificent Anemone (Heteractis magnifica). The Anemone has stinging venom coated polyps, which it uses as protection from predators. Inside are two Skunk Anemone fish living in a symbiotic relationship with the coral. Image take whilst scuba diving in Ko Haa, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.