Anthozoans Collection (page 3)

Orange Anemone (Diadumene cincta) adults, with tentacles extended amongst sponges and sea-squirts, Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, September

Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis) adults, group with tentacles extended, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, May

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) adult, with tentacles extended, in rockpool at low tide, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

Table coral C014 / 2893
Table coral. Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Fish on a reef C014 / 2892
Fish on a reef. Triggerfish (family Balistidae) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on the sandy sea bed. Photographed in the Maldives

Sun rays over a coral reef C014 / 2896
Sun rays over a coral reef. Sunlit Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

SCUBA diving C014 / 2906
SCUBA diving. Diver next to a soft coral (order Alcyonacea) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Yellowback fusiliers on a reef C014 / 2899
Yellowback fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on a sunlit reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Coral reef C014 / 2894
Coral reef. Gorgonian (order Gorgonacea) coral, soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and lyretail anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) fish on a reef

Table coral C014 / 2901
Table coral. Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Coral reef, Thailand C014 / 2891
Coral reef. Fish swimming around soft corals (order Alcyonacea) and brightly coloured Christmas tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus) on a boulder made of Porites sp. hard coral

Black pyramid butterflyfish on a reef C014 / 2900
Black pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys zoster) swimming over Acropora sp. coral on a sunlit reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Sunlit coral reef C014 / 2898
Sunlit coral reef. Sunlit Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Sunlit coral reef C014 / 2897
Sunlit coral reef. Sunlit Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Sun rays over a coral reef C014 / 2895
Sun rays over a coral reef. Sunlit Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Nudibranchs on a sea pen C014 / 2909
Nudibranchs on a sea pen. Nudibranch (Armina sp.) sea slugs feeding on a sea pen (Veretillum sp). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world

Coral hind on a coral reef C014 / 2908
Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) grouper on a coral reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Table coral C014 / 2902
Table coral. Acropora sp. coral on a reef. Photographed in the Maldives

Sea pen C014 / 2923
Sea pen. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Vurgilaria sp. sea pen. Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Fish on a sea pen C014 / 2922
Fish on a sea pen. Triplefin (family Tripterygiidae) blenny resting on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp.). Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus guentheri) swimming amongst corals on a reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Sponge on a reef. Red sponge (phylum Porifera) branching amongst corals on a reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Red soldierfish on a reef
Red soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) sheltering in soft coral on a reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Sea pen and triplefin blenny. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Virgularia sp. sea pen with a triplefin blenny (family Tripterygiidae) fish resting on it

Cabbage coral. Close-up of folds of cabbage coral (Turbinaria reniformis) on a reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Table coral. Fish swimming around Acropora sp. coral on a sandy sea-bed. Photographed in the Maldives

Red Sea bannerfish on a reef. Red Sea bannerfish (Heniochus intermedius) sheltering behind net fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) on a reef

Red Sea bannerfish on a coral reef
Red Sea bannerfish (Heniochus intermedius) on a coral reef. These fish inhabit coral reefs in the tropical western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea

Crescent-tail bigeye fish on a coral reef. Male crescent-tail bigeyes (Priacanthus hamrur) can reach a maximum length of 45cm. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Lyretail anthia on a reef. Male lyretail anthia (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) with net fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) on a reef

Snakelocks Anemone (Anemonia viridis) adult, in rockpool at low tide, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, march

Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) group, in rockpool at low tide, Third Beach, Olympic N. P
Giant Green Anemone (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) group, in rockpool at low tide, Third Beach, Olympic N.P. Washington State, U.S.A

Gorgonian Sea-fan (Annella mollis) at edge of cave, Farondi Cave, Farondi, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Gem Anemone (Bunodactis verrucosa) adults, group underwater on seabed, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, may

Daisy Anemone (Cereus pedunculatus)

Gem Anemone (Bunodactis verrucosa) adult, underwater on seabed, Kimmeridge Bay, Dorset, England, may

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) in rockpool at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Dahlia Anemone (Tealia felina) Closed / retracted

Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina) closed, on rocks at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

SCUBA diving, Indonesia
SCUBA diving. Diver swimming over anthia fish and staghorn coral (acropora sp.) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Organ pipe coral skeleton on a beach
Organ pipe coral (Tubipora musica) skeleton on a sandy beach. Photographed in Indonesia

Umbellate tree coral (Dendronephthya mucronata). Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Goby on sea pen
Goby (Pleurisicya mossambica) on a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Headshield slugs on soft coral
Headshield slugs (Chelidonura amoena) on soft coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Anthias over a reef. School of mixed anthias feeding over a coral reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Acoel flatworms on soft coral
Acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. dots) on soft coral. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Brittlestars on soft coral
Brittlestars (Ophiothrix sp. spiny) and acoel flatworms (Waminoa sp. red) on soft coral. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Sea fan on a reef
Sea fan (order Gorgonacea) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Anthozoans: A Close-Up Look at Nature's Masterpieces" Bulb tentacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) close up detail, Maldives, Indian Ocean: Witness the mesmerizing beauty of a bulb tentacle sea anemone as it gracefully sways in the crystal-clear waters of the Maldives. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns are truly a sight to behold. Beadlet anemone (Actinia equina) with periwinkles. Mull, Scotland, UK, Europe: In the rugged shores of Mull, Scotland lies a fascinating scene where beadlet anemones coexist with periwinkles. This symbiotic relationship showcases nature's ability to create harmony amidst diversity. Coral (Fungia sp) fluorescence at night, captured using very powerful electronic strobes: Underneath the starry night sky in Komodo National Park, Indonesia, witness the ethereal glow emitted by fluorescent corals like never before. These captivating organisms reveal their hidden radiance under specialized lighting techniques. Polyps of cushion coral (Galaxea fascicularis), Maldives, Indian Ocean: Dive into the depths of the Maldivian waters and discover a stunning display of polyps belonging to cushion coral species known for their remarkable resilience and striking formations. Leather Coral (Sinularia flexibilis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia: Immerse yourself in Komodo National Park's underwater wonderland and encounter magnificent leather corals that sway gently with ocean currents – showcasing both strength and flexibility in their delicate structures. Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) with Anemone fish within tentacles, Indonesia: Journey through Indonesian waters where colorful clownfish find solace among majestic tentacles of magnificent sea anemones – a testament to the intricate relationships that thrive in our oceans.