Staghorn Coral stock videos and footage

Three Spot Dascyllus Damsel Fish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) aka Domino Damsel, are a common sight on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, making them an ideal subject for nature documentaries and educational videos. 4k footage that is a tribute to the incredible diversity of marine life and the importance of protecting our oceans for future generations to enjoy. Location Andaman sea, Thailand.

The top of a majestic deep purple Staghorn Coral formation Schools of small tropical reef fish gracefully swim above, Great Barrier Reef

In the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef, stunning purple Staghorn Coral takes pride of place amid a thriving colony of Brain Coral

A colorful coral fish underwater background. A flock of vibrant tropical fish flopping around corals while scuba diving. Diver on backstage dives from into the water from the boat

Time lapse of bleaching stony coral.

Ogasawara Island, Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2018 : Underwater sea life at Ogasawara (2018_0614_0621-06-19_093427-B)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_0955_A)

Liuqiu Island, Taiwan - Mar 10, 2018 : Recreational scuba diving underwater (2018_0310_0311-0310_1333_A)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_1201_A)

Snorkeling along a tropical coral reef on Maldives - South Ari Atoll.Acropora is a genus of small polyp stony coral in the phylum Cnidaria.Some of its species are known as table coral, elkhorn coral, and staghorn coral. Over 149 species are described.Acropora species are some of the major reef corals responsible for building the immense calcium carbonate substructure that supports the thin living skin of a reef.

Green Island, Taiwan, 2016. (2016_0226_0229_0227_0005)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 2, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0402_1338_A)

Underwater, Palau - May 26, 2017 : Scuba diving undersea (2017_0520_0531-0526_1631_A)

Ogasawara Island, Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2018 : Underwater sea life at Ogasawara (2018_0614_0621-06-19_093832)

Liuqiu Island, Taiwan - Mar 10, 2018 : Recreational scuba diving underwater (2018_0310_0311-0310_1330_A)

Ogasawara Island, Tokyo, Japan - June 19, 2018 : Underwater sea life at Ogasawara (2018_0614_0621-06-19_092413)

Ogasawara Island, Tokyo, Japan - June 18, 2018 : Underwater sea life at Ogasawara (2018_0614_0621-06-18_162258)

Numerous corals growing side by side hosting many species of tropical fish. Location Similan Islands, Phang-nga province, North Andaman sea, Thailand.

Sipadan, Malaysia, 2015. (2015_0224_0301_1010112)

Sipadan, Malaysia, 2015. (2015_0224_0301_1010113)

This footage shows the devastating effects of Coral bleaching as a result of the Global El Nino weather event. These corals are dead due to the ocean temperature rising and causing loss of endosymbiotic algae from the coral. Here we see a devastating example of the underwater effects on this coral reef ecosystem being effected adversely. The location is Ko Haa Islands, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

This footage shows the devastating effects of Coral bleaching as a result of the Global El Nino weather event. These corals are dead due to the ocean temperature rising and causing loss of endosymbiotic algae from the coral. Here we see a devastating example of the underwater effects on this coral reef ecosystem being effected adversely. The location is Ko Haa Islands, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_0954_A)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_1200_B)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_0956_A)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_0953_A)

Raja Ampat, Papua Barat, Indonesia - Apr 4, 2017 : Scuba diving in central of Coral Triangle (2017_0331_0410-0404_0952_A)

This Table coral (Acropora cytherea) is showing signs of coral bleaching and disease. The brown parts are healthy, the gray and white parts are where the coral has expelled its healthy symbiotic algae leaving only the animal exoskeleton. Possibly due to pollution, disease, ocean acidification or global warming. Location is Bida Nok, Phi Phi Islands, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Here we see a shallow coral reef consisting of hard Staghorn Coral (Acropora), supporting shoals of Indian Damselfish (Dascyllus cameus). They are using the reef as a natural protection from predators. This coral, although on the whole healthy, is showing signs of distress. 75% of the worlds coral reefs are now classed as 'Threatened,' with 60% of most reefs having local damage from anchors, overfishing, coral bleaching, disease and pollution. Footage obtained whilst scuba diving at Ko Haa, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

One shallow underwater tropical lagoon containing a Robust Staghorn Coral (Acropora robusta). Coral reefs are critical in the carbon capture system of planet earth, absorbing dangerous carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and locking it into their calcium carbonate exoskeletons. This coral is home to a school of Indian Dascyllus (Dascyllus carneus). These tropical fish use the reef as a natural protection from predators in return feeding on its parasites, the perfect symbiotic relationship. Filmed whilst scuba diving at Ko Haa Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Ko Lanta, Krabi province, Thailand.

Bluespine (or Shortspine) Unicornfish swims over diverse coral seascape

Underwater scene with small colorful fish of the reefs. Small vibrant painted Mandarinfish. A closeup view during muck diving. Banda sea. Indonesia.

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Underwater scene with small colorful fish of the reefs. Small vibrant painted Mandarinfish. A closeup view during muck diving. Banda sea. Indonesia.

Underwater scene with small colorful fish of the reefs. Small vibrant painted Mandarinfish. A closeup view during muck diving. Banda sea. Indonesia.

Undersea and fish, 4K

A small family of orange colored anemonefish hiding in bulb anemone. On a side, reef life flows against bright coral reef owergrown by colorful corals. reef fish schooling around the corals.

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Barrel sponge in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour. Sponge on black backgound camera moves around aquatic organism.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colorscaptured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Clark's anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in the frame. Colorful reef life with vibrant corals and reef fish flopping and popping around from side to side, a branches of hard and soft corals on the diver's path

Colorful reef life with vibrant corals and reef fish flopping and popping around from side to side, a branches of hard and soft corals on the diver's path

An underwater shot of a group of small long bluefish swimming peacefully above a slope covered with reefs. Bigger fish colored in silver, yellow, and black approach the bluefish and scares them. The slope shapes a scenic view dyed with different contrast colors.

Numerous square concrete blocks are stacked on top of each other underwater. This artificial reef was built to encourage coral to grow on it. Coral reefs worldwide are suffering damage at an alarming rate. Global Warming, pollution and ocean acidification are the causes. Innovative environmental solutions such as these are being built in an attempt to revive or restore the corals. Location is Viking Bay, Phi Phi Le, Krabi province, Thailand. Sony mirrorless camera in underwater housing, with Scubalamp V6k Pro video lighting used.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

One wild Porcupine fish aka Balloon fish is swimming over rows of metal wire supporting fragmented staghorn coral. Eco tourism man made coral nursery or artificial reef. Location Bida Nai, Phi Phi islands, Andaman sea, Krabi province, Thailand.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colorscaptured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colorscaptured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Big Parrotfish in the frame. Colorful reef life with vibrant corals and reef fish flopping and popping around from side to side, a branches of hard and soft corals on the diver's path

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Colorful reef life with vibrant corals and reef fish flopping and popping around from side to side, a branches of hard coral in the frame. Low angle view, water surface at backstage.

This footage shows the devastating effects of Coral bleaching as a result of the Global El Nino weather event. These corals are dead due to the ocean temperature rising and causing loss of endosymbiotic algae from the coral. Here we see a devastating example of the underwater effects on this coral reef ecosystem being effected adversely. The location is Ko Haa Islands, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

A subaquatic colorful scene made of bright colorful fish and diverse corals. The moving camera scans the seabed very closely and passes by diverse kinds of coral. Each spot contains a different species, first comes a smooth white brain coral, then large reefs of pointy yellowish brown Acropora. the shot captures multiple fish too. at the beginning is a red anthias small fish, then black and white anthias, and at the end, we see a magical turquoise groupe of fish.

A moving shot that captures the Acropora coral shaped like brownish layers. each layer looks like it's made of many petits glued together. The corals vary in color between yellow, brown, and different shades of blue and pink. Other species of corals complete the view. tiny beautiful blue fish and orange fish swimming between the reefs and searching for micro food.

Big elkhorn coral with Staghorn damselfish floping around. Colorful reef life with vibrant corals and reef fish flopping and popping around from side to side, a branches of hard and soft corals on the diver's path

during low tide we can see a lot of coral reef and marine fishes around Rawai beach

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colors captured at night during blackwater diving tour.

Apo Reef, Mindoro, Philippines.

Coral reef overgrown by fancy corals in vibrant vivid colorscaptured at night during blackwater diving tour.

A Weedy Scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa) perfect hiding against bright coral reef owergrown by colorful corals. reef fish schooling around the corals.

Undersea and fish, 4K

Undersea and fish, 4K