Expanse of staghorn coral, Acropora cervicornis, at a dive site located north of the major development on the island. Once prevalent along the leeward coast of Bonaire, staghorn coral has been greatly reduced in abundance, most likely the result of several hurricanes passing through the region. Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.
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