A giant Porites from Seychelles

Giants and their associated organisms

A beautiful giant Porites was found in Seychelles and reported to our database. This giant sits at 14 m of depth off the coast of Fregate Island. The magnificent photos by Daniel Bichsel of Oceans Hope . It measures 8.1m in its longest straight line and 23.1 m in perimeter. Around the colony, an incredible number of organisms gather, finding shelter in this structure.

Giant Porites in Seychelles with turtle and other marine life
Giant Porites from Seychelles
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Published on: 23 October 2024