Another World
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Coral reefs are fascinating places. Marine biologists are still seeking to understand the complexity of life within these ecosystems, which also provide a valuable physical barrier, protecting coasts from storm surges. Many divers will have found impressive coral formations and wondered at the colourful fish and crustaceans that inhabit these rich habitats. But few will have ever noticed the subtle variations in colour shown in this photograph of an anemone coral, as the coral polyps emerged at night. In Another World (ACC Books, £29.50), photographer Dos Winkel has brought an artist's eye to capture the diversity of colours and textures found on coral reefs.
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Up close and colourful. Nature 437, 1092 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/4371092b
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/4371092b