Cnidarian Collection (page 3)

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp. ) swarm in a marine lake, Jellyfish Lake, Eil Malk island
Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.) swarm in a marine lake, Jellyfish Lake, Eil Malk island, Rock Islands, Palau

Jellyfish, probably a purple stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) at night in the Sargasso Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Hard coral (Platygyra) in shallow blue water, Ambon, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), Andaman Sea, Thailand
Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Andaman Sea, Thailand

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in a magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Sulu sea, Philippines

A group of frilled anemones (Metridium senile) off Bonaventure Island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada. September

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

Orange jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Sula Sgeir, Scotland, UK, February

Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) on a rocky reef with view of the sky, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Hard corals (Acropora microclados) growing in shallow water, reflected in the surface, Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait of Gubal, Red Sea

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

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

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Purple-striped jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) captive, USA, January

Wire coral colonies (Cirrhipathes spiralis), two spirals. Reef in Komodo area, Indonesia

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims along a coral reef with pink soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Wire coral colonies (Cirrhipathes spiralis), two spirals. Reef in Komodo area, Indonesia

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

RF - Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with Red sea whips (Ellisella ceratophyta). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of gorgonian coral. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

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

RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, Indonesia

Tube anemone (Cerianthus sp) Lembeh, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)
Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Kaleidoscopic image of Bubble tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of Feather stars (Crinoidea) and Gorgonian wrapper anemone.(Nemanthus annamensis). Indonesia. Western Pacific

Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Allied cowrie (Diminovula punctata) on a soft coral (Dendronepthya sp ) with its egg mass close by. Po Bin Chau, Sai kung, Hong Kong, China

Sun / Tube coral (Tubastraea sp) with tentacles extended to catch zooplankton. Gulf of Bohai, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan (Annella mollis). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Blue jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii), feeding on small plankton, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, Devon, England, UK, May

Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May. Small repro only

Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone / Crimson sea anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi) in foreground, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Spotted jellyfish (Mastigias papua) Inanuran Island, Danajon Bank, Central Visayas, Philippines, April

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in Purple magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Chocolate-dip chromis (Chromis dimidiata) male over out of focus hard coral (Porites nodifera). Sha ab Claudia, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) shoal swimming in the current flowing over a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF- Pair of Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon revealing its red skirt. St Johns Reef. Egypt

Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon, on coral reef under stormy seas. St Johns Reef. Egypt. Red Sea

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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.