The Great Barrier Reef has 'given birth' in its annual coral spawn, creating a cacophony of color on the Australian landmark.
Philips called monitoring this year's coral spawn off Cairns"the ultimate treasure hunt."
These photos were taken during the 2021 coral spawning on Flynn Reef, off the coast of Cairns, Queensland, Australia.The Great Barrier Reef's coral spawn is a coordinated annual effort -- for much of the year, coral multiplies by splitting and dividing, but once a year the coral simultaneously releases bundles of sperm and egg into the ocean.
The annual coral spawn usually takes place from October to November, but timings can vary due to factors like water temperature and currents. The date of the spawn can also fluctuate across the length and breadth of the 2,300 kilometer -long Great Barrier Reef.
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