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The Beautiful Colors of Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals. Coral reefs are colonies of tiny animals found in marine waters that contain few nutrients. Most coral reefs are built from stony corals, which in turn consist of polyps that cluster in groups.

10 Beautiful Coral Reefs Around the World

At first glance, the ocean may look dark and unwelcoming, but dive beneath the surface, and you’ll often uncover a whole new world brimming with life and color. Of course, we are talking about coral reefs.

Come See a Beautiful Underwater Celebration of Color!

With its beak's help, it nibbles on coral reefs, chews the little creatures inside, and spits out the leftovers of the inedible corals, meaning the way it eats isn’t so different from the colored bird .

What We Did at the Great Barrier Reef...

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands stretching for over 1,600 mi over an area of approximately 133,000 sq mi. Most of the reefs are under water.

The Colors of Night - Beautiful!

Day time makes us feel good, but night time is magical in its own right, and there are some visages we can only see at night, some colors that only come out after dark, and some lights that we wouldn't notice were not the skies dark.

The Colorful Tree - Beautiful!

These trees may look as if they have been painted by hand, but their colorful coating is completely natural. This interesting looking tree is called Eucalyptus deglupta, commonly known as the Rainbow Eucalyptus, and also known as the Mindanao Gum, or the Rainbow Gum.

Beautiful! The Color of a Rose Conveys a Special Message

But do you know what the different shades and colors mean? Below you will see the many colors of this beautiful flower, with a short description of what each color symbolizes. So, without further ado, let us teach you the language of roses.

The Colorful Beauty of Watercolor Tattoos...

Now let's make one thing clear - this is not a recommendation to go out and start tattooing yourselves, but I have to admit that these watercolor-style tattoo must be considered art, and there's no denying that most are truly beautiful to look at.

Five Beautiful Beaches In 5 Different Colors

Beaches are almost guaranteed to be beautiful places, where we enjoy ourselves in the light of the sun and to the sound of waves' unending war with land. We all think we know the color of beaches and waves, dirty white against blue and green.

These Photos Prove How Colorful and Beautiful Our World Is

After showing you some of the most colorful animals in nature , I've come to realize that nature contains a lot more than beautiful creatures. In fact, our entire planet is permeated with color. 

These Colorful and Beautiful Mandalas Are Made With Flowers

Kathy Klein creates the most intricate and colorful Danmalas , which in Sanskrit means "The giver of flower circles". Indeed, Kathy uses carnations, mums, daisies and other wildflowers to create these stunning works of art. To some she adds leaves, seeds and pine cones.

A Grey Street Needs Color - Beautiful!

The grayness and subdued colors most of them display can be depressing and mundane. So why not add some color, art and beauty to these streets we walk on and drive through? Here are some examples of how an ordinary street or urban scenery can be transformed to something colorful and beautiful.

These Colorful Photos Are An Affirmation Of Life's Beauty

Life is full of color. It seems that no matter where you look, there are incredible colors all around. You don't have to pack your bags and head out camping just yet, although it might sound like a good idea after you've had a look at these images!

It's a Beautiful, Colorful World Up Close

Proving once again that the world can become a much more colorful and interesting place when you take the time to look closely, these macro photos take us to a world hidden within ours, that we see every day and yet never really take time to properly notice and appreciate.

Delicate, Colorful, Magical: the Work of Stéphanie Kilgast

We invite you to explore each garden down to its deepest crevices - the world you'll discover is rich in detail and beauty. You can almost hear the stems of flowers stretching as they grow from a tice, Kilgast imitates how nature takes over discarded and forgotten in her practice books.

Skies of Many Colors - Beautiful Photography!

Jump to a VIDEO of the making of a Matt Molloy's time-lapse photo Skies of Many Colors - Beautiful Photography! art, beautiful, photography Canadian Matt Molloy is a talented photographer that has created something truly beautiful...

Hummingbirds Come in the Most Beautiful Rainbow Colors!

Hundreds of species can be found throughout North and South America, each with its own beauty and colorful feathers. This elegant creature can flap its wings as fast as 52 beats per second, making it challenging to capture its alluring grace and swift motion clearly.