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16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Sea lilly in the sun

Despite the global decline trajectory of many coral reefs and mass bleaching events, some coral reefs in the world are more resistant and resilient. This photo illustrates the thriving reefs of Papua New Guinea

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2018
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Ambitle Island, Papua New Guinea
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Copyright: © Tom Shlesinger