18th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Fizzy Sea
Across Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea, volcanic carbon dioxide fizzles from the seafloor alongside diverse and healthy coral reefs. This site offers a unique and authentic 'natural laboratory' for the study of the effects of ocean acidification and global warming on coral reefs.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2018 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2020 |
| Photo Location: | Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea |
| Copyright: | © Tom Shlesinger |