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Brief description
Brief description
Brief description
Brief description
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Habitats and Reefs
Fish
Clownfish (Amphiprioninae)
Bright orange fish with white stripes that live among the tentacles of anemones. Clownfish live in symbiosis with the anemone, receiving protection from predators.
Conservation status:
Endangered due to destruction of coral reefs.
Lionfish (Pterois)
An exotic fish with poisonous spines on its fins. Often found in secluded areas of the reef, especially during the day.
Conservation status:
Not threatened, but invasive in some areas.
Corals and Reef Crawler
Coral Polyp (Scleractinia)
Reef foundation providing a home for a variety of marine life. Grows slowly, building reef structure over decades.
Conservation status:
Vulnerable due to climate change and pollution.
Starfish (Acanthaster planci)
A beautiful but dangerous reef predator. Feeds on corals and can cause serious damage if populations are not controlled.
Conservation status:
Not threatened, but important for population control.
Marine Mammals (Coastal Zones)
Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus)
An intelligent and friendly animal, often found in the coastal waters of the park. Sometimes interacts with divers.
Conservation status:
Endangered due to ocean pollution.
Bioluminescent organisms (Coastal Zones)
Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella)
A jellyfish that emits a soft glow at night. It lives in the deep zones of the park, and is especially popular among night divers.
Conservation status:
Not threatened.
Sea turtles
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas)
A large herbivorous turtle often found in artificial reefs. It sees underwater visitors as part of the environment and reacts calmly
Conservation status:
Vulnerable.
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
A beautiful turtle with a curved beak. It lives in coral reefs and is known for its contribution to the ecosystem.
Conservation status:
Critically endangered.
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