Limits to Coral Growth (IMAGE)

Florida Institute of Technology

Limits to Coral Growth

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The flat top of this massive Porites colony off the Palau archipelago, shown here at high tide, reflects the low-water spring tide line that limits its vertical growth. During low tide, the water level would be at the top of the colony.

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