Underwater vulnerable species Maze coral (Montipora) reef - stock video

Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Here we see a shallow coral reef consisting mainly of hard Maze Coral (Montipora). Montipora is classed as a Vulnerable Species on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) red list. 75% of the worlds coral reefs are now classed as 'Threatened,' with 60% of most reefs having local damage from anchors, overfishing, coral bleaching, disease and pollution. The location is Phi Phi islands, Krabi province, Thailand. Sony mirrorless camera, with underwater housing and Mares EOS rz12 video lighting used.