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Sea Fans and Soft Corals Galore

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    Generosa Litton
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various sea fans

Besides the sometimes strong currents, Raja Ampat boasted a very vibrant sea environment full of schools of fish, various types of corals and lots and lots of sea fans, one on top of the other.

Vibrant fish and corals

There were an abundance of these large lettuce coral such as the picture below. Notice Linda in the photo for perspective on the size of the coral 😮.

Linda behind large lettuce coral

Or this one, not as big but bigger than what I'm used to seeing.

Linda behind large lettuce coral

And numerous gorgonian-like sea fans one on top of other.

Diver with sea fansred gorgonian sea fan

The schools of fish and variety were different from any other place I've gone diving thus far.

school of fish with diverclown trigger fishsweet lips inside sea fanclown trigger fish in sea fansweet lips inside sea fan

Here are more pictures showcasing the vibrant environment of Raja Ampat!

I'll be back!

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