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A vibrant underwater scene of branching table corals surrounded by small colorful reef fish on a living reef
A vibrant underwater scene of branching table corals surrounded by small colorful reef fish on a living reef

About this photo

Clear natural underwater light illuminates a thriving stony coral reef with dense branching acropora corals and a variety of small reef fish swimming throughout the scene. This image works well for marine conservation content, educational materials, and ocean-themed design projects.

Prompt: “healthy coral reef with branching corals and small fish” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.5/10): Sharp, naturally lit, closely matches the brief with only minor unnoticeable softness in distant background details.

Also searched as: underwater ocean scene · tropical reef fish · marine wildlife

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this healthy tropical coral reef photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Healthy Tropical Coral Reef” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/healthy-tropical-coral-reef-b1c6939f) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “healthy coral reef with branching corals and small fish” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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