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Item #: SCP-XXXX

Object Class: Euclid

Special Containment Procedures: SCP-XXXX is to be kept under constant surveillance via satellite imagery and/or remote submarines fitted with cameras. Multiple surveillance cameras have been placed throughout SCP-XXXX to monitor the activity of living creatures in the reef.

Description: SCP-XXXX is a large cluster of Anthozoic species, resembling an ordinary coral reef. It is located across 1 square mile of the [REDACTED]. This area has since been closed to the public, under the pretense of a nature reserve. Unless authorized, no divers or swimmers are to be allowed entrance to the reef.

During daylight hours (approximately from 6:20am until 8:15pm, may vary with season and weather conditions) the reef appears to be ‘active’. Throughout this period of time, soft corals will reach out and grasp at any living organisms that stray too close to the reef. The polyps that line this coral appear to be coated in a highly effective adhesive, and will pull any attached organisms into the reef. The reef itself then appears to ‘eat’ the organism; further polyps will attach themselves to the organism, secreting a substance similar to [REDACTED] that dissolves the flesh. This substance appears to affect organic materials only; surveillance cameras in the reef have been exposed to the substance indirectly, and have not been affected. In addition to this, none of the species of coral that constitute the reef appear to be affected by the substance. Further testing is required to determine the exact chemical composition of this substance.

At night, SCP-XXXX becomes completely inactive, allowing interaction with the reef and samples to be taken. During this time, multiple experiments have been conducted on the reef. For the most part, the soft coral tendrils appear to be exactly the same as those found on a regular coral reef. However, upon dissection of a sample, the coral proved to be much more tensile than regular coral. A carbon steel blade was effective enough, managing to sever the coral after 1 minute and 7 seconds of cutting. Upon further inspection, a large vein was found running through the center of the coral. The research team assigned to SCP-XXXX, led by [REDACTED], have concluded that the acidic substance is carried to the ends of the polyps through this vein; however, where this substance is created is currently unknown. Once severed, the sample did not become active again during daylight hours, and the adhesive substance coating the polyps proved ineffective.

Addendum: An extremely large mutation of the Faviidae family, more commonly known as Brain Coral, was discovered close to the center of the reef. When interacted with at any time of day, all soft corals around the interactor will attack, pulling it into the reef and dissolving it, should the interactor be organic. If the interacting object is non-organic, the coral tendrils will attempt to tear apart the object. Four tests were carried out; three Class-D personnel, equipped with scuba gear and supervised from a distance, were sent to interact with the organism, as well as one remotely-operated submarine. All Class-D personnel were taken by the reef, and the submarine was destroyed. The substance secreted by the polyps was further proven to only dissolve organic materials, as the neoprene wetsuits were recovered. The research team have assumed that this organism controls the reef, acting as the head of the coral hive mind.