All you need to know about these soft corals
What do sea fans eat?
Plankton and organic matter comprise the diet of sea fans.
Where are sea fans found?
Sea fans are found in coral reefs and ocean floors.
How do sea fans look?
Sea fans are flat and resemble the branching structures of trees. They are brightly coloured in orange, red, yellow and purple hues.
About the Authors
Wenzel Pinto
is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
