Anthoathecata Collection

Blue dragon seaslug (Glaucus atlanticus) with Blue button hydroid colony (Porpita porpita) on which it feeds. Tenerife, Canary Islands. October

Green hydra (Hydra viridissima) found in a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Winner of the Hidden Britain Category of the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)
Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp.) in morning sunshine, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata) colonies breaking wave, protection against hurricanes. Guanaja Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Juvenile Damselfish (Stegastes) hiding amongst Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata). Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Freshwater green hydra (Hydra viridissima) moving over a petri dish. Green colour comes from the symbiotic relationship with green alga Chlorella vulgaris

Diverse hard coral growth (Pocillopora damicornis, Pocillopora verrucosa and Millepora dichotoma), flourishes beneath the barren desert cliffs in the Red Sea. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt

RF - Split level photo of a coral reef with hard corals (Acropora sp. Millepora sp. and Pocillopora sp.) and the shore with palm trees, at sunset. Red Sea

Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), by Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) and soft coral, on coral reef, Shark Reef to Jolande Reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt, Red Sea

Vibrant Red Sea reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) swarming in front of Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents

Millepora
Branching colony, 11 cm in height, of the hydrozoan Millepora from the Pleistocene of Aldabra in the Indian Ocean

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Anthoathecata: A World of Color and Diversity From the depths of the ocean to garden ponds, from the Red Sea to the Caribbean Sea, anthoathecata species thrive in various habitats around the world. These fascinating creatures are known for their vibrant colors and intricate relationships with other marine organisms. In the Blue Dragon Seaslug's underwater realm, it encounters a mesmerizing sight - a Blue Button Hydroid Colony. The delicate tendrils of Porpita porpita create an ethereal dance against the backdrop of deep blue waters. Closer to home, in a garden pond in Derbyshire, UK, we find another member of this diverse family - Green Hydra. Its vivid green hue stands out amidst lush vegetation as it gracefully moves through its watery domain. Venturing into Ras Mohammed National Park in Sinai, Egypt, we witness an enchanting scene beneath the waves. Scalefin Anthias females form a school that swirls around Fire Coral colonies. They feast on plankton brought by ocean currents while adding splashes of orange to this already breathtaking coral reef ecosystem. The male Emperor Angelfish takes center stage as he glides over a garden of Fire Corals basking in morning sunshine. This majestic creature showcases his vibrant colors against nature's living tapestry at Ras Mohammed National Park. Moving further along this underwater journey brings us face-to-face with more captivating sights. Emperor Angelfish gracefully swim amongst Fire Corals and soft corals like Dendronephthya sp. , accompanied by Scalefin Anthias fish darting playfully between them. Traveling across continents to Guanaja Island in Honduras reveals yet another remarkable adaptation within anthoathecata species. Blade Fire Coral colonies stand tall against breaking waves, providing protection not only for themselves but also for countless other marine organisms during hurricanes. Even juvenile Damselfish seek refuge among these resilient Blade Fire Coral colonies off Roatan Island in Honduras.