Hermatypic corals of the Goa coast, west coast of India

Three species of reef building corals: Porites (Porites) lutea, Favites pen tagona and Turbinaria mesenterina were recorded near Grandi island, off Mar magoa (Goa). The coral patch was observed at a depth of 3 m. This is the fi rst report of hermatypic corals along the Goa coast. A non-reef building so litary coral of the Atlantic region Astrangia sp. was also recorded and cou ld have been introduced in Indian waters due to maritime activities.