Meaning
A branching piece of coral, usually pink, orange or red, rising like a tiny underwater tree. It represents coral reefs, the colourful living structures that shelter a huge variety of sea life.
It appears in diving and snorkelling posts, reef conservation, ocean colour palettes and aquarium hobbies, often with 🐠 or 🌊. Example: “Please pack reef-safe sunscreen, the coral will thank you 🪸”.