Cnidarian Collection (page 6)

Table coral reef in shallow waters, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Bridled anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) in a Bulb-tenacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) in reef of finger coral, Yap, Micronesia

Colourful Soft corals (Dendronephthya hemprichi) with reef fishes, including Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) at Hin Daeng

RF - Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) swimming above their host Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on coral reef

Seafan / Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata) and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Tiny hydrozoa, which is a predatory jellyfish-like animal. The hydrozoans are related to jellyfish and corals and belong to the phylum Cnidaria, Green Island, Taiwan

Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Pair of Leachs spider crabs (Inachus sp. ) living symbiotiocally
Pair of Leachs spider crabs (Inachus sp.) living symbiotiocally, sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

White-spotted anemone / Strawberry anemone (Utricina lofotensis) growing beneath the kelp forest. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

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

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

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

Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp. ) in front of a tropical island
Split level image of a hard coral garden (Acropora spp.) in front of a tropical island. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Green surf anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) grow in shallow water below the temperate rain forest. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

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

Diverse hard coral growth (Pocillopora damicornis, Pocillopora verrucosa and Millepora dichotoma), flourishes beneath the barren desert cliffs in the Red Sea. Ras Katy, Sinai, Egypt

Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp. ), backlit by the sun
Stingless golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.), backlit by the sun, in a landlocked marine lake in the middle of an island. Their golden colour comes from endosymbiotic algae

Yellow seafan (Leptogorgia viminalis) La Gomera, Canary Islands

Fried egg jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) viewed from below; Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Split level of a Lions mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) and Feather-boa kelp (Egregia menziesii), Seven-tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) viewed from below, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. February

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) viewed from below; Agamemnon Channel, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada. March

Proliferating anemones (Epiactis prolifera) and Kelp lace bryozoans (Membranipora serrilamella) on Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

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

Moon jelly (Aurelia labiata) and Cross jellies (Mitrocoma cellularia) split level view in Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. October

Carmarina hastata, jellyfish model
A glass model of a jellyfish, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Sagartia coccinea, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bunodes ballii, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

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

Spotted jelly (Mastigias papua) swims in sheltered cove in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

Crinoid (Crinoidea) on Soft coral (Alcyonacea). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Bubble coral shrimp (Vir philippinesis) in symbiotic commensal relationship with Bubble coral (Plerogyra sinuosa). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Banggai Cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni), a shoal sheltering against Anchor Coral (Euphyllia ancora). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cuckoo wrasse (Labrus mixtus) male in front of Red sea fan, (Paramuricea clavata), Stupiste In dive site, Vis Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) associated with the anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Yap, Micronesia

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) living in symbiotic association with Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Palau

Translucent coral goby (Bryaninops erythrops) in Seapen (Virgularia gustaviana). Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

Four Pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus bargibanti) on a Seafan / Gorgonian (Muricella sp. ) including one or several pregnant males. New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

RF - Split level photo of a coral reef with hard corals (Acropora sp. Millepora sp. and Pocillopora sp.) and the shore with palm trees, at sunset. Red Sea

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of polyps on gorgonian coral. West Papua, Indonesia

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

Primnoella soft coral, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

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

Three Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) living in a purple skirted magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) on a coral reef, below a small island

Midnight snapper (Macolor macularis) shelters in a cavern on a coral reef with white soft corals (Scleronephthya sp.) and solderfish. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the rock beneath their Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) home on a coral reef

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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.