Elkhorn coral anchors a healthy reef
![A healthy coral reef at Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Island](https://cdn.statically.io/img/d9-wret.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/assets/palladium/production/s3fs-public/styles/full_width/public/thumbnails/image/BuckIsland1Curt%20StorlazziUSGS.jpg?itok=W6fRMEXp)
Detailed Description
Healthy Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) near unpopulated Buck Island, U.S. Virgin Islands. Elkhorn coral is one of many important reef-building species that create 3D structure on the seafloor. Coral reef structure provides habitat for marine life and helps break up waves as they approach the coastline.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.