Oculina virgosa (ivory coral) photographed in January 2010 at Danger Rock off Bland Bay, Northland east coast. Depth: 52 m

Oculina virgosa
Oculina virgosa


Oculina virgosa
Oculina virgosa

Oculina virgosa
Oculina virgosa


Oculina virgosa
Oculina virgosa
     

Oculina virgosa, Northern Arch, Poor Knights Islands. Depth: 60 m
Oculina virgosa
 
     


Oculina virgosa, Imagination Point, Poor Knights Islands. Depth: 65 m

Oculina virgosa
 
     

Oculina virgosa, Simo's, Poor Knights Islands. Depth: 67 m
Oculina virgosa
 
     

Oculina virgosa, Three Kings Islands. Depth: 18 m. Commonly found at the Three Kings on overhanging rock faces at depths of 25 metres or more.
Oculina virgosa
 
     
     

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