🎥 + 💭: matthewunderwater "Triton Bay might just be the most colorful coral reef you’ve never heard of. Blanketed in vibrant soft corals, this remote region of West Papua feels like a living watercolor, bursting with pinks, purples, oranges, and reds. While visibility is often low, that’s part of what makes this place so special: the water is rich with plankton, the foundation of the food web, feeding everything from corals to whale sharks. Combined with strong currents, this plankton-rich water fuels a thriving underwater ecosystem. It’s one of the few places where coral reefs are still flourishing at scale. But even here, these reefs face rising sea temperatures and changing water quality. The good news? There’s still time to protect them. With stronger conservation efforts, local support, and global awareness, places like Triton Bay can continue to thrive for generations to come." #MarineMonday #TritonBay #CoralReef