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Pink Sea Fan

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Pink Sea Fan

Eunicella verrucosa

Pink Sea Fans are slow-growing soft corals with delicate, branching fans in shades of pale to deeper pink. Each branch supports tiny polyps that filter plankton from the currents. Around Lihou, these fans are uncommon in shallow zones, but you may encounter them on a very low tide.

  • Habitat: Subtidal rocky reefs with moderate water movement, typically from a few metres depth down to 50 m or more.
  • When to See: Year-round
  • Length: Colonies can reach up to ~20–30 cm high (sometimes larger), branching in a fan-like shape.