Banda Sea Collection

A beautiful coral reef grows near a remote Indonesian island in the Banda Sea. This region is in the Coral Triangle and has high marine biodiversity

A recent lava flow is seen from a birds eye view on Banda Neira in the Banda Sea. This region is in the Coral Triangle and has high biodiversity

The famous and remote Banda Islands are home to amazing reefs in the Banda Sea. This region is in the Coral Triangle and has high marine biodiversity

The sun sets behind Banda Neira, an active volcano in the Banda Sea. This region is in the Coral Triangle and has high marine biodiversity

Healthy coral reefs surround a remote island in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This remote, tropical region harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Healthy coral reefs surround a remote island in Indonesia's Banda Sea. This remote, tropical region harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A gorgeous coral reef surrounds the remote island of Koon in the Banda Sea of Indonesia. This tropical region is known for its marine biodiversity

A thick mangrove forest fringes a dry island near Alor, Indonesia. Mangroves serve as important nurseries for marine fish and invertebrates

Late afternoon sunlight illuminates the Iliape volcano found just east of Flores, Indonesia. This tropical area is part of the famous Ring of Fire

A remote tropical island in the Banda Sea is surrounded by a beautiful coral reef. This region of Indonesia is home to extraordinary biodiversity

An aerial view of healthy corals being exposed at low tide in Indonesia. This tropical region is known to harbor extraordinary marine biodiversity

A mangrove forest fringes an island near the volcano of Iliape in the Lesser Sunda Islands, east of Flores. This area is high in marine biodiversity

A peaceful sunset silhouettes limestone islands and a Pinisi schooner in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A Pinisi schooner drifts near the remote, tropical island of Midorang in the Ceram Sea. This area harbors extremely high marine biodiversity

The rugged islands within Komodo National Park, Indonesia, go through dry and wet seasons. This tropical area is known for its marine biodiversity

Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp)
Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica) camouflaged on a hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp.), Ambon Bay, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea

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Indian Grouper - Pohon Miring dive site, Banda Besar Island, Banda Islands, Indonesia, Banda Sea Indian Grouper - Pohon Miring dive site, Banda Besar Island, Banda Islands, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Barrel Sponge - with sun in background, Pohon Miring dive site, Banda Besar Island, Banda Islands, Indonesia, Banda Sea Barrel Sponge - with sun in background, Pohon Miring dive site

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Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - Red Cliff dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea

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Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - with sun in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia

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Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Indonesia, Banda Sea Chinese Sea Snake - at surface to breathe with island in background

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Chinese Sea Snake - swimming towards sun - Snake Ridge dive site, Manuk Island, Banda Sea, Indonesia Date: 24-Jul-19

Indonesia, Banda Sea, Ambon. Close-up of adult spiny seahorse. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Liveaboard dive boat at sea, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July
Liveaboard dive boat at sea, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Person rowing kayak from island at sunset, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N. P
Person rowing kayak from island at sunset, Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

View of coastline with erupting volcano in distance at sunset, Sangeang Api (Mount Sangeang), Kelor Island, near Flores Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Lisas Mantis Shrimp (Lysiosquillina lisa) adult, at burrow entrance, Gili Lawa Darat Bay, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp. ) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Ladybug Amphipod (Cyproideidae sp.) adult, on blue seasquirt, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Beautifully-banded Moonsnail (Natica euzona) adult, on sand at night, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N. P
Magnificent Ceratosoma Nudibranch (Ceratosoma magnificum) adult, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Moon Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) shoal, feeding on Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) eggs, Batu Bulong, Tatawa Besar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blackspot Pygmy Wrasse (Wetmorella nigropinnata) juvenile, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Yellowtail Coris Wrasse (Coris gaimard) juvenile, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Humpnose Unicornfish (Naso tuberosus) adult, swimming amongst Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) shoal, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Elongate Surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata) adult, close-up of head, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blue-barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) adult female, swimming, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Blue-barred Parrotfish (Scarus ghobban) adult female, swimming, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Steinitz Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris steinitzi) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) adult, close-up of head, with open mouth, with Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) juvenile, Batu Kapal, Bandanaira, Banda Islands, Banda Sea

Bleekers Damselfish (Chrysiptera bleekeri) adult, swimming, Sebayor Kecil, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) juvenile, resting on sponge, Uhak Reef, Wetar Island, Barat Daya Islands, Lesser Sunda Islands, Maluku Province, Indonesia, October

Bleekers Cardinalfish (Archamia bleekeri) shoal, swimming beside coral bommie, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) dead adult, laying on back underwater, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N. P
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) dead adult, laying on back underwater, Gili Lawa Laut, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) adult, swimming over coral reef, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N. P
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) adult, swimming over coral reef, Gili Lawa Laut, near Komodo Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus) adult, swimming in reef habitat, Batu Bulong, Tatawa Besar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Zebra Urchin Crab (Zebrida adamsii) adult female, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, on Fire Urchin (Asthenosoma varium), Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

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"Exploring the Enchanting Banda Sea: A Hidden Underwater Paradise" Dive into the mesmerizing depths of the Banda Sea, located in the Maluku Archipelago of Indonesia. This captivating region is home to a diverse array of marine life and stunning coral colonies that will leave you breathless. One of its hidden gems is the Common ghostgoby (Pleurosicya mossambica), expertly camouflaged on a vibrant hard coral colony (Plesiastrea sp. ) in Ambon Bay. Witness this incredible display of nature's camouflage as these tiny creatures blend seamlessly with their surroundings. The underwater world offers endless surprises, as seen through snapshots captured by UW INDO photographers over the years. From close-ups of an adult spiny seahorse in Indonesia's Ambon to sightings of Solar Fairy-wrasse (Cirrhilabrus solorensis) gracefully swimming near Alor Island, there is no shortage of wonders to behold. Immerse yourself further into this aquatic wonderland by embarking on a liveaboard dive boat journey near Flores Island. Feel the refreshing sea breeze as you sail towards Kelor Island, where breathtaking landscapes await your arrival. Explore Komodo National Park and witness firsthand why it has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beauty and biodiversity found within the it can truly unparalleled. Whether you're an experienced diver or simply seeking adventure beneath the waves, this Indonesian paradise promises unforgettable encounters with marine life and awe-inspiring natural spectacles. So pack your gear, grab your camera, and get ready for an extraordinary expedition through one of Earth's most remarkable underwater realms – welcome to the enchanting world of Banda Sea.