Christmas Tree Worm Spirals on Zanzibar Coral in beside a reef crevice under clear water near Zanzibar

Christmas Tree Worm Spirals on Zanzibar Coral

by Kate Gregory

Sunlight falls through clear turquoise water, illuminating a vibrant coral head nestled against a dark reef crevice. Two feathery plumes of a Christmas tree worm spiral outward in perfect symmetry, displaying bands of bright orange and pale white. The worm's crown stands rigid against a gentle current, while suspended plankton haze softens the background into a gradient of muted blues. Cool season air has left the water exceptionally clear, revealing the rough, porous texture of the coral surface beneath the creature. Fine sediment settles on the lower edges of the reef structure. The low angle emphasizes the height of the worm against the vast open water stretching upward toward the sunlit surface.

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Christmas tree worm Zanzibar coral reef underwater photography marine life plankton reef crevice spiral plumes
Camera Sony Alpha 900*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony Alpha 900 photos, grab one online.
Lens 20mm f/2.8
Focal Length 20mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 400
Film camera-default color science
Location beside a reef crevice under clear water near Zanzibar
Date 2022-09-14
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -6.1732, 39.2231
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