Ascidian Collection

Nudibranchs (Nembrotha chamberlaini) feeding on Tunicates (sea squirt) on a coral reef. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle) (Atriolum robustum). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Goldring tunicate (Clavelina robusta) Puerto Galera, Philippines

Ascidian / Sea squirt (Ascidiacea) close-up. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Slender sapsucking slug (Thuridilla gracilis) on surface of Royal seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Aljui Bay, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A juvenile sweetlip fish seeks shelter by entering a sea squirt's siphon. Date: 05/10/2006

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Five rays (Batoidea) swim past baitfish, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Close-up of blenny fish (Blenniidae) emerging from hiding place, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Yaeyama Blenny - with colony of Robust Sea Squirts Tunicate, Atriolum robustum - Emerald dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia

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Female Rhinocerous Triplefin - with Colonial Tunicates, Atriolum robustum - Pantai Lahar dive site, Seraya, Kubu district, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Date: 09-Nov-19

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Sea Squirt covered with sponge (Porifera Phylum) - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

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Sea Squirt covered with tunicates - Muka Linggua dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Detail of Light-bulb sea squirts (Clavelina lepadiformis), Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Seafan / Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Painted tunicate (Clavelina picta), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Abandonded fishing gear in seagrass meadow, with red sea squirt (Halocynthia papillosa), Samaria National Park, Chania, Crete, Greece

Kaleidoscopic image of Tunicates including Golden seasquirt (Polycarpa aurata) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp. ) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines
Amphipod (Amphipoda) living inside sea squirt (Rhopalaea sp.) Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines. Verde Island Passages, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Five rays swim past baitfish
Five rays (Batoidea) swim past baitfish, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Colonial Tunicate Batu Angus dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Colonial Tunicate

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Six-arm Brittle Stars on Tunicate Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Six-arm Brittle Stars

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Shortsnout Filefish inside tunicates Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Shortsnout Filefish

Gas Mantle Ascidian (Corella parallelogramma) adult, in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Football Sea-squirt (Diazona violacea) adults, colony in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Sea-squirt (Ascidia mentula) adult, with open siphon, Brandy Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Sea squirt, fluorescing
Sea squirt colony (Clavelina sp.) growing in damaged coral. The sea squirt and coral emit a fluorescent light when photographed under ultraviolet or blue light at night

Colony of seasquirts
Colony of green urn sea squirts, Atriolum robustum. Photographed at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A juvenile sweetlip fish seeks shelter by entering a sea squirts siphon. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(RM)

Seahorse and sea squirts
Seahorse with sea squirts. Seahorse (Hippocampus sp.) with stalked green ascidians, or grape tunicates, (Oxycorynia fascicularis) on a reef

Ascidian sea squirts (Pycnoclavella detorta) on a reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Sea squirts on coral. Stalked green ascidians or grape tunicates (Oxycorynia fascicularis) attached to a reef. Sea squirts filter plankton from the water current which circulates through them

Sea squirt and lancelet, artwork
Sea squirt and lancelet. Historical artwork of longitudinal sections through a sea squirt (Ascidia, left) and a lancelet (Brachiostoma formerly Amphioxus, right). Illustration by Ernst Haeckel

Ascidiae organisms, artwork
Ascidiae organisms. Historical artwork showing various organisms in the class Ascidiae (sea squirts). This is the 85th plate from Ernst Haeckels Art Forms in Nature (1899)

Triplefin (family Tripterygiidae) amongst ascidians and sponges on a reef. Photographed off the Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Ascidians - all ascidians have an incurrent aperture and an out current one - Indonesia
VT-8918 Ascidians - all ascidians have an incurrent aperture and an out current one Indonesia Pycnoclavella sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ascidian, Pentacta lutea. small ascidians, (Didemnum molle) Two species of ascidian living in harmony with a soft coral
VT-8916 Two species of ascidian living in harmony with a soft coral Indonesia Pentacta lutea (Didemnum molle) Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Ascidian next to yellow and red encrusting sponges, West Escarceo, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Macro of Glassy ascidian (Clavelina sp. ). Red Sea. Egypt
Jolyon Graham / SplashdownDirect

Colony of ascidians or sea squirts, Didemnum molle, Monkey beach, Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Ascidians: A Closer Look at Underwater Marvels" Dive into the enchanting realm of ascidians, also known as sea squirts, and witness a mesmerizing interaction between nudibranchs and tunicates. In the vibrant coral reefs, Nembrotha chamberlaini nudibranchs gracefully feed on these peculiar creatures, creating a captivating spectacle. As you explore further, you'll encounter breathtaking scenes like the Red sea fan adorned with delicate gorgonian corals and accompanied by the whimsical Light-bulb sea squirt. The Paramuricea clavata stands tall amidst this underwater paradise, showcasing nature's artistic prowess. Prepare to be awestruck by the sight of a Giant rock scallop encrusted with marine life. Crassadoma gigantea serves as an intricate canvas for various organisms to thrive upon. This symbiotic relationship exemplifies nature's ability to create harmony in even the harshest environments. Venturing deeper into Puerto Galera in the Philippines reveals another wonder – Clavelina robusta or Goldring tunicate. Its golden hue adds a touch of elegance to its surroundings while providing shelter for countless marine species seeking refuge. Observe closely and you might spot a Slender sapsucking slug delicately gliding across the surface of Royal seasquirt. Thuridilla gracilis showcases its vibrant colors against this backdrop, reminding us that beauty can be found even in unexpected places. The series of codes such as DDE-90024844 and UW INDO 2022 41 may seem cryptic but serve as reminders that these images are part of an ongoing exploration capturing moments frozen in time beneath our oceans' depths. They offer glimpses into an ever-evolving world where every frame tells a unique story waiting to be discovered. So dive deep into this captivating world filled with wonders beyond imagination.