21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Happy Feeding

An Acropora coral happily feeding in the sunny lagoon water of Moorea French Polynesia. The coral's polyps are out with its tentacles actively feeding on small particles in the water.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Paopao, French Polynesia
Camera: TG-6
Copyright: © Kathryn Scafidi