Blue Ridge Coral

Object/Artifact

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Crater Rock Museum

Name/Title

Blue Ridge Coral

Entry/Object ID

2025.2.34

Description

Helipora coerulea Blue corals are some of the only corals to retain their color within their skeletons. They are also the only octocoral known to produce a large skeleton. The beautiful blue & grey hues are caused by iron salts within their skeleton.

Location

Location

Display Case

FS-6

Room

Frieda Smith Hall

Building

Crater Rock Museum

Category

Exhibit

Moved By

Jillian Mather Kettley

Date

February 18, 2025

Notes

Location added as part of Sea Life case update