The perfect combination of weather and geology make the coast of Australia the perfect location for coral to grow and thrive.
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Blue August: Coral Heaven
The perfect combination of weather and geology make the coast of Australia the perfect location for coral to grow and thrive.
Added: Aug 13, 2009
Views: 2267 Views
Runtime: 03:48
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