Cnidarian Collection (page 2)

Deepsea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) juvenile, , Trondheims fjord, Norway, Atlantic ocean

Hard coral (Porites lutea) with Christmas-tree worms (Spirobranchus giganteus), New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Blue sea slug (Glaucus atlanticus) that was washed ashore with a mass, multi-day stranding of thousands of Indo-Pacific Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia utriculus)

Moon jelly (Aurelia aurita) drifts over a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) amongst plankton, Shetland Isles, Scotland

Sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) and Sea anemones (Actiniaria) on rock near iceberg. Tasiilaq, East Greenland. April

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Deep sea jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla), Trondheimsfjord, Norway, July

Siphonophore (Nanomia sp) close up of nectophores, and palpons. Gulf of Maine, Atlantic Ocean. Epipelagic species found up to 300m depth

Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps brown and green. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Anemone prawn (Periclimenes sagittifer) on Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) Jersey, British Channel Islands, June

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp). Egypt, Red Sea

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia
RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) swept in current over a bed of eel grass, along the Eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Canada, July

Three spot damselfish (Dascyllus trimaculatus) with Sea anemone home, Yap, Micronesia

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with eggs in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua
Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp.), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua, Indonesia

Green hydra (Hydra viridissima) found in a garden pond. Derbyshire, UK. September. Winner of the Hidden Britain Category of the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (BWPA) Competition 2017

Lions mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with feeding tentacles spread swimming in the sun in shallow water. Gulen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Shallow coral reef flat with corals (Pocillopora damicornis, Acropora humilis and Pocillopora verrucosa) in evening light. Gordon Reef, Strait of Tiran, Sinai, Egypt. Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea

RF - A vibrant Red Sea coral reef scene, with orange female Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) teeming over Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma)

Oman anemonefish / clownfish (Amphiprion omanensis) in a a Bulb-tentacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor), coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Luminescent jellyfish / Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) in open water, Gozo Island, Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia physalis) close up of tentacles, Sargasso Sea, Bermuda

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in their home, a Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef. Big Brother island, Red Sea. Egypt

Thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata) aggregation, My Paradise Reef, Cabilao Island, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

Three False clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Lighthouse Reef, Cabilao Island, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

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Gorgonian or black coral goby, Bryaninops tigris, on black coral, Hawaii

Wave breaking over the reef, Table coral (Acropora) Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) feeding on plankton near surface, Falmouth, English Channel, Cornwall, UK. July

Crystal jellyfish (Aequorea victoria) in deep water, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla) drifting in the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands. January

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

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

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"Cnidarian Wonders: Exploring the Elegance of Hydromedusa Jellyfish in Coastal Waters" Diving into the vast Pacific-Atlantic waters, one encounters a mesmerizing sight - the elegant Hydromedusa Jellyfish gracefully gliding through the depths. With its translucent bell and delicate tentacles trailing behind, this cnidarian species captivates all who behold it. Intriguingly, these ethereal creatures share their habitat with other fascinating beings. The stealthy Caiman crocodilus crocodilus and elusive Anilius scytale lurk beneath the surface, adding an air of mystery to this underwater realm. Venturing further westward, we find ourselves at the Vancouver Aquarium in Canada. Here, Japanese Sea Nettles and Pacific Sea Jellies enchant visitors with their vibrant hues as they float effortlessly within their tanks. These captivating displays remind us of nature's artistic prowess. But it is on Australia's Ningaloo Marine Park where both coral reefs and sandy beaches converge to create a breathtaking scene. From above water, pristine white sands meet crystal-clear turquoise waves; while below water lies a kaleidoscope of colors as diverse marine life thrives amidst vibrant corals. Komodo Island in Indonesia beckons adventurers seeking an underwater paradise. At a depth of 12 meters lies an awe-inspiring coral reef scene teeming with life - from schools of tropical fish darting between intricate formations to Mountain Avens nestled among Fossil Coral on Parker Ridge in Banff National Park, Rockies, Canada. The Great Barrier Reef off Queensland's coast unveils its wonders through Ron & Valerie Taylor's lens. Their photographs capture two distinct scenes that showcase Mother Nature's artistry - one bursting with vivid colors and another displaying serene beauty beneath tranquil waters. As we journey deeper into Komodo Marine Park in Indonesia once again, we encounter Lionfish majestically swimming amongst Tubastrea Coral and Sea Fans.