This video captures a stunning cluster of marine hydroids or soft corals 🌿, thriving on the surface of the Dori Wreck, located near Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, in the Azores. 🌍 These delicate organisms, which resemble feathery plants, are crucial to the underwater ecosystem, providing shelter and food for smaller marine species. 🐟🦐

Filmed on September 15, 2024, this footage showcases the incredible biodiversity found in artificial reef environments like shipwrecks. The Dori Wreck, a popular dive site, is a testament to the resilience and beauty of ocean life. 🌊💙

Learn more about hydroids on Wikipedia or soft corals on Wikipedia.