Corals

The architects of the underwater world — hard corals build the reef, soft corals sway in the current. Take your time and look closely: the polyps feeding at night or in current are one of diving's quiet spectacles.

Last updated April 2026

Macaronesian black coralAntipathella wollastoni2 photos

Up to 100 cm15–100mRocky reef

Bushy black coral of Macaronesian reefs with feathery branches and pale living tissue over a dark skeleton.

Observed at

El Veril(El Hierro)Baja Bocarones(El Hierro)

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