Tela Bay in Honduras, home of extraordinary coral reefs in danger of extinction

Abstract

The reef of Tela is home to groups of corals in danger of extinction, and it has a high percentage of coverage per square meter. This ecosystem contains a high cover of Acropora palmata coral, better known as elkhorn coral, located mostly in the region of Blanca Jeanette Kawas National Park. The images show some of the corals found in this extraordinary and colorful reef.