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Here we see Brain coral, so called because of its resemblance to the human brain. 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 Brain Coral (Platygyra daedalea). This coral although on the whole healthy, is showing signs of distress and bleaching. 75% of the worlds coral reefs are now classed as 'Threatened,' with 60% of most reefs having local damage from anchors, overfishing, coral bleaching (due to climate change), disease and pollution. The location is Bida Nai, Phi Phi, Andaman Sea, Thailand.