Real coral in the wild

LifeSpan: Some corals can live for up to 5,000 years

Diet: Some corals eat zooplankton (tiny drifting animals) or small fishes. Others consume organic debris.

Habitat: Corals can be found throughout the world's oceans, in both shallow and deep water

Fun Fact: Climate Change Is the Biggest Threat to Corals

Fun Fact: Coral reefs clean the water they’re in

Fun Fact: They are one of the slowest growing creatures on Earth, with an estimated 1-centimeter growth in height per year