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Identify Fire Coral

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What is Fire Coral?
Fire Coral Photo by Aurora Forteza

Fire coral, Millepora sp., is beautiful, but dangerous.

Aurora Forteza

Don't learn about fire coral the hard way. Fire coral is related to jellyfish and anemones, and just like these creatures, it can really, really, sting. Learn to identify fire coral and then be sure to avoid it! Divers should be on the look out for fire coral in tropical and subtropical seas.

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