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NOAA Photo Library Image - reef3194

Careless anchoring adds to stress on otherwise healthy coral reef. Not only the anchor but the chain as well destroys live corals.

Image ID: reef3194, NOAA's Coral Kingdom Collection
Photographer: David Burdick


Category: Coral Reefs/Stress Anchor Damage/

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