KNOW YOUR CORALS! Bermuda Edition

Mustard Hill Coral (Porites astreoides) is identifiable by its mustard-yellow color and lumpy surface. It grows as a sort of mat, with the overall area being more “flat” than the hemispherical brain corals. They are one of the most abundant species in Bermuda and can be found in the shallow inshore reefs between 1-15 meters.