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Vasilis Caravitis

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This image features Cladocora caespitosa, a stony coral found in the Mediterranean Sea. It is known as the only coral species in the Mediterranean that builds true reefs.The coral colonies can take decades to form large structures.This species is currently considered threatened due to rising sea temperatures and mass mortality events.

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  • Published on July 28, 2026

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