Goldenstem Soft Coral

Found singly or in colonies, (but attached singularly) inside caves and under ledges, attached to rock, hanging down over coral and rocky reefs.

Most soft corals have no true skeleton and so their bodies are flexible.
Some soft corals have spikes very similar to rose thorns which may help to protect against predators.
Soft corals are food and shelter to many marine animals, some of which hide in the branches and take on the colouration of these corals.