Cyanobacteria are increasingly common on Caribbean coral reefs and are frequently found overgrowing benthic organisms such as this soft coral (Eunicea

Cyanobacteria are increasingly common on Caribbean coral reefs and are frequently found overgrowing benthic organisms such as this soft coral (Eunicea sp.). Although some cyanobacteria form symbiotic relationships with a host organism, others are detrimental and can cause tissue necrosis and mortality.

Photo Category: Coral Reefs
Photo Location: Caribbean Sea, Cayman Islands
Photo Date: 2007 May 25