Cnidarian Collection (page 5)

Candy stripe shrimp (Lebbeus grandimanus) sheltering beneath tentacles of its host, Crimson anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi). Browning Pass, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean. July

An endemic Hawaiian pom-pom crab / Boxer crab (Lybia edmondsoni) carrying a juvenile Anemone (Triactis producta) in its claws as a defense mechanism

Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata) colonies breaking wave, protection against hurricanes. Guanaja Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Juvenile Damselfish (Stegastes) hiding amongst Blade fire coral (Millepora complanata). Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Diver inspecting Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and Finger coral (Porites porites) colonies. Roatan Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

Caribbean spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) sitting disoriented on top of Common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) after being driven out of hiding by fisherman

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis), green form, close up, Bressay, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Dead-mans finger (Alcyonium digitatum), close up of feeding polyps, Levenwick, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) with Snail fur (Hydractinia echinata) growing on its shell, close up, Ronas Voe, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

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South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A shallow reef top is reflected against the water's surface. Date: 11/02/2005

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South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Camera held partially underwater showing reef and island palm trees. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Straits. Close-up of a banggai cardinalfish near sea urchin. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Fakfak, Triton Bay. Close-up of soft-coral goby fish living on soft tree coral. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Fakfak, Triton Bay. School of striped sweetlips and other fish at coral reef cleaning station. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Komodo National Park. Scenic of part of protected coral reef. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Komodo National Park. Scenic of part of protected coral reef. Date: 11/02/2005

An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp)
An inflated Guineafowl pufferfish (Arothron meleagris) in front of sea fans (Gorgonia sp.) on a reef wall, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp)
Scalefin anthias / Scalefin basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), in front of a gorgonian sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella
6337576 Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Sea raft, by-the-wind sailor, purple sail, little sail, Velella velella. 1, 2)

Freshwater green hydra (Hydra viridissima) moving over a petri dish. Green colour comes from the symbiotic relationship with green alga Chlorella vulgaris

Scuba diver with Helmet jellyfish (Periphylla periphylla), a luminescent, red, jellyfish of the deep sea, Trondheimsfjord, Norway, Atlantic Ocean

Lisbeths brooding anemone (Epiactis lisbethae), young clinging on to their mother, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Two Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with their host anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp. ), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close up of Brain coral (Merulinidae or Mussidae) with its feeding tentacles extended, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Soft coral (Dendronepthya sp) garden, Iris Strait, Triton Bay, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp)
Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papau, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp)
Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Compass jellyfish (Chrysaora hysoscella) swimming near surface, Cornwall, UK, English Channel

Leachs spider crab (Inachus phalangium) sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp. ) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaid
Small Stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia sp.) attached to Bootlace weed / Mermaids hair (Chorda filum), Pendennis Head, Cornwall, UK. English Channel

Detail of a St Johns stalked jellyfish (Calvadosia cruxmelitensis) growing on seaweed, Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK, English Channel

Mutualism between a Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) and a juvenile Imperial blackfish (Schedophilus ovalis), Tenerife, Canary Islands

RF - Portrait of Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) in its host Bubble-tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Colourful soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) mass beneath a kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea)

Portrait of a Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) above the tentacles of a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef. Daedelus Reef. Egypt. Red Sea

Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Split level with table corals (Acropora spp. ) growing close to an island
Split level with table corals (Acropora spp.) growing close to an island. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) looking out of a magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Mediterranean snakelocks sea anemone, Anemonia sulcata. (Actinia viridis, Attinia verde). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Yellow seafan (Leptogorgia viminalis) La Gomera, Canary Islands

Catshark egg, (Scyliorhinus sp. ), on Yellow gorgonia, (Eunicella cavolini)
Catshark egg, (Scyliorhinus sp.), on Yellow gorgonia, (Eunicella cavolini), Punta Campanella Marine Protected area, Costa Amalfitana / Amalfi coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean. October

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) flourishing in shallow water close
Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) flourishing in shallow water close to uninhabited coral islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Hard corals (including Acropora sp. Platygyra sp. and Pocillopora spp.) growing in shallow water and reflected in the surface. Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and other fish. Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Table coral reef in shallow waters, Gaafu Alifu 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.