"They started out this kind of dark kelly and then they go to yellow, green,and brown.
VOA: special.2009.11.04
In some areas,healthy yellow, brown and green reefs have become a bleached white color.
VOA: special.2009.04.22
The bottom is mainly brilliant white sand or greenish grass, but we were searching for the vaguely brownandyellow hues that indicate the rocks and coral where Caribbean spiny lobster (commonly referred to as "bugs" for their insect-like appearance) live.