Coral Collection (page 6)

A juvenile blue demoiselle (Chrysiptera cyanea), on the reef off Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A pair of spine-cheek clownfish (Amphiprion biaculeatus), tucked into an anemone off Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), swimming over the reef near Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult orange skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) swimming on the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult fimbriated moray eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus), surrounded by small fish off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Indo-Pacific sergeant major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) on the reef off Arborek Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult scrawled filefish (Aluterus scriptus), on the reef off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult scissortail sergeant (Abudefduf sexfasciatus), on the reef off Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult blackeye thicklip (Hemigymnus melapterus), being cleaned off Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Adult blue-green chromis (Chromis virdis), on the reef off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa), on the reef off Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult pink skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion), swimming on the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult zebra lionfish (Dendrochirus zebra), out over open sand off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult banded pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus), on the reef off Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult scissor-tailed fusilier (Caesio caerulaurea), on the reef at Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult round batfish (Platax orbicularis), off the reef on Bangka Island, near Manado, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis), off the reef on Bangka Island, near Manado, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A school of orbicular cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis), in the mangroves off Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Adult humbug (Dascyllus aruanus), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), on the reef at Batu Hatrim, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult twospot snapper (Lutjanus biguttatus), on the reef off Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult Bleekers parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult Pacific bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus spiluris), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A school of adult bridled monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineata), off the reef on Bangka Island, near Manado, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) at a cleaning station on the reef off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Three adult moon wrasse (Thalasomma lunare), on the reef off Port Airboret, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult palette tang (Paracanthurus hepatus), off Arborek Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult thousand-spot grubfish (Parapercis millepunctatus), out over open sand off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bridled monocle bream (Scolopsis bilineata), off the reef on Bangka Island, near Manado, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult darkcap parrotfish (Scarus oviceps), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult speckled damsel (Pomacentrus bankanensis), off the reef on Wohof Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bird wrasse (Gomphosus varius), on the reef off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bluestreak goby (Valenciennea strigata), on the reef off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult soldierfish (Myripristis spp), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A juvenile Indo-Pacific yellowtail damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris), on the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult bluespotted grouper (Cephalopholis cyanostigma), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Varieties of soft corals, seafans, bryozoans, polyps and sea anemones. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1841

Abundant marine life in the clear waters off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult eightband butterflyfish (Chaetodon octofasciatus), off Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A pair of adult variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult vagabond butterflyfish (Chaetodon vagabundus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult ornate butterflyfish (Chaetodon ornatissimus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A pair of adult manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult blackblotched porcupinefish (Diodon liturosus), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult mirror butterflyfish (Chaetodon speculum), off Kri Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult cigar wrasse (Cheilio inermis), off Bangka Island, near Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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"Coral: A Kaleidoscope of Life and Beauty" From the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea, to the historic arrival of USS Coral Sea at Pearl Harbour, it has captivated our imaginations for centuries. Its mesmerizing allure can be found in every corner of the world. In Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a sweetlip fish gracefully glides over a sea fan, creating an enchanting underwater ballet. Meanwhile, on Luskentyre beach in Harris, Scotland, nature showcases its artistic prowess as white sands meet crystal-clear waters adorned with delicate coral formations. Journeying further into exotic locales like Papua New Guinea and witnessing Caiman crocodilus crocodilus coexisting with Anilius scytale amidst lush greenery reminds us of coral's ability to thrive even in unexpected habitats. The influence extends beyond natural wonders; it permeates art and literature too. Jeannie Harbour's 1932 drawing for Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" transports us to an ethereal realm where mermaids swim among intricate corals. Venturing into the Caribbean paradise of Northern Bahamas reveals a harmonious dance between fish and coral—a testament to their symbiotic relationship that sustains life beneath azure waves. Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia beckons with its breathtaking over-and-underwater shot showcasing a pristine sandy beach alongside a thriving coral reef—an idyllic haven where both land and sea merge seamlessly. Komodo Island in Indonesia invites divers into an underwater wonderland teeming with colorful marine life at depths reaching 12 meters—where vibrant corals create an otherworldly spectacle worthy of admiration. Even vintage illustrations pay homage to this marvel; an aquarium chromolithograph from 1895 immortalizes corals' intricate patterns and hues—a timeless reminder that beauty transcends time itself.