Cnidarian Collection (page 4)

Boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans) photographed with a long exposure with camera rotation. Taken with circular fisheye lens. Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Caribbean Sea

A stand of Pillar coral (Dendrogyra cylindrus) growing on a coral reef, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait
Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Close-up of the polyps out of a coral tree (Tubastraea coccinea) at night, Baja California peninsula, Mexico. Sea of Cortez

Orange cup coral (Tubastrea coccinea) Malpelo Island National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Colombia, East Pacific Ocean

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past soft corals (Dendronephthya sp]), Red Sea, Egypt. January

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

RF- Small jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca) swimming beneath surface. Marine Protected Area of Portofino (Area Marina Protetta, Portofino), Liguria, Italy. Mediterranean Sea

Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp. ) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp.) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp)
Reef octopus (Octopus cyanea) emerges from its den in a hole in a large hard coral (Porites sp.) at sunset. Sha ab Mahmood, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Pacific Sea nettle jellyfish (Chrysaora fuscescens), captive, Vancouver, Canada

A pair of Flamingo tongue cowries (Cyphoma gibbosum) on a common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) which they predate upon, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

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

Spawning Leaf corals (Pavona decussata). Spawning is synchronized over a large area with many coral colonies, Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean. July

Top-down view of an Indo-Pacific Portuguese Man-of-War (Physalia utriculus). This is one of many thousands that were part of a mass stranding in South Africa. Atlantic ocean

Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host, Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), on a coral reef, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Molucca Sea

School of Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) females, swimming around Fire coral (Millepora dichotoma) feeding on plankton brought to the reef by currents, Ras Mohammed National Park

Orange icing sponge (Mycale laevis) growing on Mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) at an early stage of growth, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp)
Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp.) on a reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) sheltering beneath a large Table coral (Acropora sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp)
Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

Blue lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea lamarckii) drifting through a seaweed forest with Red pom-pom seaweed (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with commensal Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) sheltering amongst stinging tentacles, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) floating on sea surface. Azores, Atlantic Ocean

Palau chambered nautilus (Nautilus belauensis) in front of red Sea fan (Gorgonia) on a vibrant coral reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Lion's mane jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) preying upon smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Crested sculpin (Blepsias bilobus) hiding in smack of Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming up towards surface with sunbeams, Falmouth, Cornwall, August

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Long-snouted seahorse / Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) camouflaged on a White seafan (Eunicella singularis), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Shoal of Mediterranean Fairy basslet (Anthias anthias) swimming between Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) that have colonised the crossbars of a sunken electricity pylon that fell into the sea

Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp. ) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Jellyfish (Thysanostoma sp.) juvenile, drifting near the surface, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp. ) on a reef
RF - Meyers butterflyfish (Chaetodon meyeri) feeding on hard coral (Acropora sp.) on a reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp)
RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dense growth of Bootlace seaweed (Chorda filum) in shallow water, with a Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp). clinging on between strands, Kimmeridge, Dorset, England, UK, English Channel. July

Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp)
Male Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming over garden of Fire corals (Millepora sp.) in morning sunshine, Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus) swimming over hard coral (Diploastrea heliopora), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

School of Maldives anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) congregating around a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp. ) at night on a coral reef in blue light
Fluorescent coral (Pocillopora sp.) at night on a coral reef in blue light, with the lights from a resort jetty behind, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Striped cardinalfish (Apogon angustatus) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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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.