Branch Coral (19”x17”) banded They do produce a hard

They do produce a hard calcium/argonite skeleton

also known as "mother of pearl"

Next week we will explore more about this great local species

Hermit crabs

Branch Coral (19”x17”) banded They do produce a hardThe branch coral (Acropora florida) is a species of acroporid coral found in the southwest and northern Indian Ocean, the central Indo Pacific, Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan and the East China Sea, Cook Islands and the oceanic west Pacific Ocean. It can be found in shallow reefs on the reef tops, walls and slopes to depths of 30 m. Coral is a wonderful accent piece for your beach or vacation home but is just a stunning in more traditional settings.