A colony of the soft coral known as the «bent sea rod» stands bleached on a reef off of Islamorada, Florida. (sciencedaily.com)
Adult animals who call the inner reef home include sea rods, seawips, cleaner shrimp, arrow crabs and giant hermit crabs in waters ranging between 60 and 80 feet deep. (chabilmarvillas.com)
Fish Tale's beautiful reef is awash with colorful gorgonians, yellow sea whips, sea plumes, orange spiny sea rods and sea fans. (Dive-The-World.com)