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bleached coral

The polyps in this coral colony are partially bleached. Polyps on the top are completely clear, while those on the sides of the branched colony still have some coloration from their zooxanthellae. This close-up photo is courtesy of C. Mark Eakin (NOAA Coral Reef Watch).

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