Coral Reef (IMAGE) University of Georgia Caption Coral reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific are dominated by dense clonal stands of rapidly growing and thermally tolerant species of Pocillopora. Credit David A. Paz-García Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.