13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Corals grow in the shallows of Komodo National Park.

Fragile corals grow in just centimeters of water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This region is within the Coral Triangle and houses a spectacular variety of marine organisms. The area and its reefs are under tremendous pressure from many natural and anthropogenic threats.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Indonesia
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Copyright: © Ethan Daniels