Elkhorn and Staghorn Coral

WHERE THEY ARE FOUND Both species are found in the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. In general, branching corals (to which Elkhorn and Staghorn belong), are found in all coral reef areas. WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT

Staghorn coral

Elkhorn and Staghorn Fields in Bonaire

Endangered and Invasive Marine Species

Bonaire Inspires Hope for the Future of Coral - DAN World

Elkhorn and Staghorn Coral

Staghorn Coral NOAA Fisheries

Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata) - JungleDragon

Underwater photograph of the northernmost known colony of elkhorn coral

Elkhorn and Staghorn Coral

Rare good news for Florida's bleaching reefs: rescued coral from Miami spawn

Corals In Our Nurseries - Reef Renewal Curacao

New Technique to Enrich Genetic Diversity of Elkhorn Corals - DCNA

The Florida Aquarium on X: Corals are invertebrates with many species considered critically endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The #FloridaAquarium has raised over 3,000 staghorn and