A future marine scientist with a nice colony of elkhorn coral.

A future marine scientist with a nice colony of elkhorn coral.  Elkhorn coral lives in shallower water and is also prone to destruction by big waves caused by hurricanes. Image courtesy of Bonaire 2008: Exploring Coral Reef Sustainability with New Technologies.

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