Bony Fish Collection (page 14)

Two Denise seahorses (Hippocampus denise) on a seafan / gorgonian with a male pregnant, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Great rockfish (Scorpaena scrofa) Vervece Rock, Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfitana Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Morey eel (Muraena helena) in seagrass meadow (Posidonia oceanica) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) on reef, Fiji

Spotted Porcupinefish -Diodon hystrix-, Red Sea, Egypt

Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) swimming near the surface. Vulnerable. Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Snowflake moray (Echidna nebulosa) Green Island, Taiwan

Bargibants seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) Kenting Nationalpark, Kenting, Taiwan

Juvenile Flying fish (Cypselurus sp), Longdong, Northeast, Taiwan

Banded wobbegong shark (Orectolobus halei) resting on reef, Bullseye fish (Pempherididae) shoal in background. South West Rocks, New South Wales, Australia

Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) pair in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. September

Splendid toadfish (Sanopus splendidus), Cozumel Island, Caribbean Sea, Mexico. Endangered species

Shanny common blenny (Lipophrys pholis) male showing breeding colours looking out from a crack in shallow water. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Healthy Staghorn corals (Acropora sp. ) with various reef fishes
Healthy Staghorn corals (Acropora sp.) with various reef fishes, including Moon wrasses (Thalassoma lunare), and Threespot dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus)

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) illuminated by a snooted flash. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Orange garibaldi damselfish (Hypsypops rubicundus) in a giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest. Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming over a coral reef, watched by a Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) surrounded by common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina)

RF - A giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) scatters baitfish (silversides and cardinalfish) as it hunts on a coral reef. Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Portrait of the face of a Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) looking out from its home in a Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea) on a coral reef

Clearfin lionfish (Pterois radiata) mating. The female (left) has just released a raft of eggs, which is visible between her tail and the red face of the male

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on sea floor and two juvenile Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa El Shouna, Marsa Alam, Egypt

Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males

View through a cavern in a coral reef, with a Small grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) in the distance. Snapper Hole, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Warty / Clown frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) male portrait, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines, March

View of steering wheel inside Bedford OYC water tanker 3 ton lorry, from another Bedford OYC truck, deep inside hold of wreck of HMS Thistlegorm

Sunbeams play through the roots of red mangrove trees (Rhizophora sp.), encrusted with marine life and home to schoolmaster snappers (Lutjanus apodus)

Yellowhead jawfish (Opistognathus aurifrons) male rises up from its burrow and aerates the eggs he is mouthbrooding. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Slender filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri) hiding in the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.) on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

RF - A threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) aggressively defending its algae garden on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea. Model Released

RF - Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Conger eel, (Conger conger) on Teti shipwreck which sank on a stormy night on 23 May 1930, Komiza, Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea

Split level of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) during migration; Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. October

Thousands of Pacific Sandlance (Ammodytes hexapterus) swim overhead, as a few rockfish (Sebastes sp.) swim in the distance

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) migration, Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. October

Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp. ) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)
Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp.) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Different species of rockfish often swim together in mixed schools, as here

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with Blue rockfish (Sebastes mystinus) stealing food from the jellyfishs tentacles. Hunt Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Crescent gunnel (Pholis laeta) Shoal Bay, Discovery Passage, British Columbia, Canada. March

Blacktail comber (Serranus atricauda) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands

Coral heads surrounded by Blacktip cardinalfish (Apogon atradorsatus)and juvenile salemas (Xenocys jessiae), Rabida Island, Galapagos

Blind Cave Fish (Caecogilbia galapagoensis) among floating roots in underground brackish water fissures. Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Bonito (Sarda orientalis) shoal swimming past the undersea base of Darwinas Arch
Bonito (Sarda orientalis) shoal swimming past the undersea base of Darwins Arch. Darwin (Culpepper) Island, Galapagos

Blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii) on sea, tossing fish. Turtle Cove, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

Bicolor damselfish (Stegastes partitus), Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus) couple feeding on coral, Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park, Pinar del Rio Province, western Cuba

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and Bluestriped grunt (Haemulon sciurus) seeking protection in Elkhorn Coral (Acropora palmata), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci), and Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus perezi), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

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"Bony Fish: A Fascinating Underwater World" Dive into the mesmerizing world of bony fish, where an array of captivating species thrive. Witness the grace and beauty of nature as a Dugong male indulges in a seagrass meadow, its elongated body gliding effortlessly through the water. Meanwhile, Killer Whales or Orcas showcase their intelligence and teamwork as they navigate the vast ocean with precision. In the depths below, Piraputanga fish create a breathtaking underwater landscape at Aquario Natural in Rio Baia Bonito. Their vibrant colors blend harmoniously with their surroundings, creating an enchanting sight for any observer. The Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully swims over a coral reef, reminding us of the delicate balance that exists within our oceans. A Brown Trout reveals its intricate patterns while swimming sideways, showcasing its adaptability to various habitats. Tarpon portrait from Eleuthera in Bahamas takes our breath away with its sheer size and power; truly a majestic creature to behold. The Leopard catfish native to Amazon Basin adds charm to freshwater aquariums with its unique markings and playful behavior. Young European eels known as elvers or glass eels captivate us with their translucent bodies as they embark on their incredible journey across vast distances. Witnessing a Weedy Seadragon male carrying eggs through a kelp forest is like witnessing pure magic unfold before your eyes – it's an extraordinary display of parental care found only in these remarkable creatures. Delve deeper into the mysterious abyss where Malacosteus niger or stoplight loosejaw lurks; this deep-sea dweller possesses bioluminescent adaptations that make it both eerie and fascinating. As we explore further offshore, encounter the mighty Black Marlin displaying strength and agility unmatched by many other marine predators. Lastly, marvel at the Arabian Picasso triggerfish's vivid colors adorning coral reefs - nature's own masterpiece painted beneath turquoise waters.