Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They teem with life, with about one-quarter of all ocean species depending on reefs for food and shelter at some point in their lifecycle.
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That "plant" is an animal

Most people think coral is just colorful rock or plant life. It’s not. Coral reefs are built by living animals working together in massive colonies. Once you realize that, every dive feels different.