Coral Reefs Collection (page 9)

A weekend in Mayotte
Un week end A┬á Mayotte, le long de la passe ens A┬á admirer le rA©cif et les magnifiques coraux qui le compose.. Barathieu Gabriel

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

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

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

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

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

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) school in the reef, Little Cayman island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

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

Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) lying in ambush under table coral on reef. Andaman Sea, Thailand

Red Sea bannerfish (Heniochus intermedius) large school with soft corals. Egypt, Red Sea

Great hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor). Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic 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

Coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) waits in ambush, hiding against a seafan (Annella sp.) hunting silversides (Atherinidae), with schooling bigeye snapper (Lutjanus lutjanus) behind

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

Mexican Hogfish (Bodianus diplotaenia), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

Coral mushrooms, coral banks are eroded by change in sea level, tidal current and wind, Passe Femme / Femme channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean 2006

Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found in branching hard corals, Yap, Micronesia

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

Hermit crab (Dardanus arrosor), with Shoal of Ornate wrasse (Thalassoma pavo) Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Happy Eddie (Haploblepharus edwardsii) egg case / mermaids purse. False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) cruising along the edge of an underwater drop off, Philippines

Healthy Staghorn corals (Acropora sp. ) with various reef fishes
Healthy Staghorn corals (Acropora sp.) with various reef fishes, including Moon wrasses (Thalassoma lunare), and Threespot dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus)

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

RF - A giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) scatters baitfish (silversides and cardinalfish) as it hunts on a coral reef. Yillet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) visiting a cleaning station on a coral reef with a school of Onespot snappers (Lutjanus monostigma)

Portrait of a Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) infected with Cymothoid isopod parasites. The large parasite between the eyes is a female, the smaller individuals are males

Pair of Rock beauty angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of the female during the spawning rise

View through a cavern in a coral reef, with a Small grouper (Cephalopholis cruentata) in the distance. Snapper Hole, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Warty / Clown frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) male portrait, Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines, March

Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp. ) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle
Tiny snapping shrimp (Synalpheus sp.) looks out from within sea squirt (Didemnum molle) at night on a coral reef. Piaynemo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims over a coral reef, photographed through the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.)

Orange branching sponge (Pilocaulis sp. ) growing in a coral canyon on a reef wall
Orange branching sponge (Pilocaulis sp.) growing in a coral canyon on a reef wall. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Slender filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri) hiding in the branches of a porous sea rod (Pseudoplexaura sp.) on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

RF - A threespot damselfish (Stegastes planifrons) aggressively defending its algae garden on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea. Model Released

Zebra / leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) swimming over the reef, Vaavu atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

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USA, Hawaii, Oahu Island, View over Hanuama Bay

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USA, Hawaii, Oahu Island, View over Hanuama Bay

Coral heads surrounded by Blacktip cardinalfish (Apogon atradorsatus)and juvenile salemas (Xenocys jessiae), Rabida Island, Galapagos

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

Hawksbill turtle (Erethmochelys imbricata) feeding on tropical reef, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Smallmouth grunt (Haemulon chrysargyreum) fish swim over a coral reef, Cancun, Mexico. Slow shutter speed image

Yellow stingray (Urobatis jamaicensis) on sand seabed by coral reef, The Bahamas

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) over pristine coral reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

Moluccan cardinalfish (Ostorhinchus moluccensis) next to hydroids, brittlestars and sea squirts. Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Pair of courting Egg-eating sea snakes / Turtleheaded sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus) New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

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

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Coral reefs, the vibrant and diverse ecosystems of the ocean, are truly a sight to behold. In the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea's Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt, scuba divers explore a mesmerizing underwater world. As they descend deeper into the depths they can greeted by an incredible spectacle - a hawksbill sea turtle gracefully gliding over a colorful coral reef. Its sleek shell and elegant movements make it seem like it is dancing with the corals. The diversity doesn't end there; lurking among the crevices of this underwater paradise is a giant moray eel with its mouth wide open, revealing rows of sharp teeth. Despite its intimidating appearance, it peacefully coexists with other inhabitants of this ecosystem. In West Papua, Indonesia lies another enchanting scene - an electric fileclam or disco clam displaying its mesmerizing light show. The pulsating lights on its mantle create an ethereal ambiance that adds to the beauty of this already breathtaking coral reef. As if straight out of a nature documentary, two Caribbean reef sharks elegantly glide above yet another stunning coral reef. Their streamlined bodies effortlessly navigate through schools of fish as they patrol their territory. These captivating images captured by photographers Joe Graham and Michael S. Nolan showcase just how precious these fragile ecosystems are. They remind us that we must protect them for future generations to enjoy their splendor. From Carysfort Reef Lighthouse in Pennekamp Park to Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia - each location offers unique glimpses into these underwater wonders. Gorgonian sea fans sway gently in harmony with the currents while Queen Duck Coral and Apple Blossom Coral add bursts of color to this aquatic tapestry. Whether it's witnessing twin dance-like movements between marine creatures or simply enjoying moments by Choungui's serene shores – coral reefs never cease to amaze us with their beauty and biodiversity. Let us cherish these natural treasures and work together to preserve them for the generations to come.