Best places to see Elkhorn Corals
Elkhorn coral (Acropora palmata) is considered to be one of the most important reef-building corals in the Caribbean, although current populations have been decimated by white band disease and have yet to fully recover. This species is structurally complex with many large branches. The coral structure resembles that of elk antlers. These branches create habitats for many other reef species, such as lobsters, parrot-fish, snapper shrimps and other reef fish. Elkhorn coral colonies are incredibly fast-growing,... Read more on Wikipedia.
- In season · Aug–Sep
Elkhorn Corals are seen here from August to September, alongside Greater Star Coral, Symmetrical Brain Coral and White-nosed Coati.
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- Out of season · From December
Elkhorn Corals are seen here in December to January, May and September, alongside Lobed Star Coral, Mountainous Star Coral and Caribbean spiny lobster.
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