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Soft coral paradise. With around 600 types of corals it can be quite tricky to tell them apart, but to keep it simple there are two main types - hard and soft corals. Hard corals are the building blocks for the Reef. They form when colonies of coral polyps produce limestone skeletons to support themselves. And soft corals are flexible because they lack this solid skeleton. Which do you prefer? 🎥 www.tiktok.com/@tahnmiller With Wavelength Reef Cruises | Master Reef Guides

Soft corals are marine animals that belong to the group Alcyonacea. Unlike hard corals, which build calcium carbonate skeletons to form reefs, soft corals lack this rigid structure and are often flexible and more plant-like in appearance. They’re usually found in warmer, shallow waters but can thrive at various depths, and they come in a variety of colors, from delicate pinks and purples to vibrant yellows and reds. These corals are composed of polyps, which are small, individual animals that cl