Angular Sea Whip

The Angular Sea Whip is a soft coral that forms large, bushy colonies with long, twisting branches. The branches narrow from a thicker base to a pointed tip and sometimes flatten into a blade-like shape. In cross section, the branches have a distinct Y or X shape. Along the thin edges, there are small white to cream-colored polyps. The coral's overall color can be various shades of olive, brown, gray, or purple.

The Angular Sea Whip can be seen in shallow water on sandy or rocky bottoms among rubble, as well as in slightly deeper areas where the reef begins. It attaches to hard surfaces, growing upward and swaying gently with the water movement.