Aquatic Collection (page 100)

Nudibranch feeding on the reef, Fiji

Red goby sitting motionless on whip coral, Fiji

Side view of a pale cream colored thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) against a dark background, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pair of Bullocks hypselodoris nudibranchs, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Giant mantis shrimp peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Giant mantis shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa), also known as Lisas mantis shrimp, peering from burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of mushroom coral shrimp on pink mushroom coral
A pair of mushroom coral shrimp (Periclimenes Kororensis) on pink mushroom coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species
Ladybug amphipod, Cyproidea species, side view, taken at Cannibal Rock, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Blue and yellow fusilier fish gather under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat
Blue and yellow fusilier fish (Caesio teres) gather under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A juvenile golden spadefish against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Diver and elephant ear sponge, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver and elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft corals adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Black coral illuminated by diver with twin lights, Indonesia
Black coral (Antipathes sp.) illuminated by diver with twin lights, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish with mushroom leather coral, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) with mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Reef scene with sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Spectacular reef scene showing sea fan (Semperina sp.) at Barneys reef, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Elephant ear sponge attached to a shipwreck, Solomon Islands
Elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) green-gray coloured attached to a shipwreck, with diver onlooking with torch, Solomon Islands

Hawksbill turtle ascending against a colony of bubbles
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ascending aganist a colony of bubbles, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Spinecheek anemonefish in anemone, Papua New Guinea
Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) in anemone, Volcano crater, Witu Isalnds, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Barrel sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.) and diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

A gathering of crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A gathering of three crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

American saltwater crocodile swimming in mangrove off of Cuba
An American saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) swimming in the mangrove, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water under fishing nets, with multiple reflections on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Bluish white transluscent jellyfish against black background, Bangka, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ball of trevally on Liberty Wreck with sunburst, Bali, Indonesia
Ball of trevally at dawn on Liberty Wreck with sunburst, Bali, Indonesia

Brown, orange and white octopus, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

School of surgeonfish, Christmas Island, Australia
School of black, white, yellow and blue surgeonfish stretching in the distance, Christmas Island, Australia

Pair of yellow and orange sea stars, Antarctica
Pair of yellow and orange sea stars and white worm strands, Antarctica

Mimic Octopus, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Mimic octopus parachuting down, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pair of pink flatworms, Kalimantan, Indonesia

Aphelodoris varia sea slug nudibranch, Sydney, Australia

A large purple sea fan on Caribbean reef
A large purple sea fan with diver in background on Caribbean reef

Elkhorn coral with schooling grunts and snappers on caribbean reef

Sand tiger shark swims in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Colonies of soft coral thrive on a reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
Colonies of soft coral (Sinularia sp.) thrive on a healthy reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A colorful emperor shrimp sits atop a sea cucumber
A colorful emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) sits on a sea cucumber in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Colorful tunicates grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A soft coral colony grows on a reef slope in Indonesia
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A small whip coral goby on its host coral
A small whip coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) sits on its host coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Bow of the Oro Verde Wreck, Grand Cayman

A mother sperm whale escorts her calf along an ocean reef

Blue-ringed octopus, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Tiger Shark
The Tiger Shark is a large macropredator which can attain a length of 5 meters or 16 feet and is found in tropical and temperate waters

A pair of pink nudibranchs, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Two humpback whales frolic in the rays of light from the sun

A hairy frogfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Flamingo tongue snail on coral, Key Largo, Florida

A loggerhead sea turtle off the coast of North Carolina

Three humpback whales swim together in the vast open ocean

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"Exploring the Aquatic Wonders: From Alaska to Antarctica" Dive into the aquatic realm of North America, where sea otters gracefully glide through the pristine waters. As the largest members of the weasel family in this region, they captivate with their playful nature. Across the Atlantic, in England's Wiltshire county, a single adult male great crested newt poses underwater for a mesmerizing snapshot. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns showcase its beauty beneath the surface. Venturing further south to Antarctica, a map overlays illustrations of diverse marine life against a backdrop of icy landscapes. Sea gulls soar above penguins waddling on land while elephant seals bask nearby. Shrimp thrive amidst towering buildings that symbolize human presence in this remote continent. Journeying back in time, we encounter Jules Verne's captivating illustration from "20, 000 Leagues Under The Sea. " This timeless masterpiece takes us deep into an imaginative world teeming with mysterious creatures and unexplored depths. High above oceanic horizons soars the wandering albatross - an awe-inspiring sight indeed. With its large white wings adorned by striking black feathers at their tips, it epitomizes grace and freedom across vast stretches of open water. Zooming closer under a microscope lens reveals another fascinating creature - the tardigrade or water bear. These microscopic organisms possess incredible resilience and adaptability to survive even extreme conditions. In coastal waters around Europe lies another intriguing species duo -the sea stickleback (gasterosteus spinachia) and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus. Their unique features make them stand out among fellow inhabitants as they navigate through underwater ecosystems. Witnessing a sperm whale family swimming together is truly remarkable; these majestic giants traverse oceans with synchronized elegance while creating lasting bonds within their pod. The breaching humpback whale steals our breath away as it emerges from Alaskan waters, showcasing its immense power and grace.