Filter Feeders Collection (page 4)

A large sponge with diver in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Diver with torchlight over large round pinkish barrel sponge, with sunlight in the distance, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark near surface with sun rays, Christmas Island, Australia

Orange yellow and blue sea apple feeding, Komodo, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A colorful tunicate grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

Yellow criniod feather star balled up on the reefs edge in Fiji

A pair of tunicates grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of colorful tunicates grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

Close-up image of a yellow crinoid on a Fijian reef

A barrel sponge with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
A barrel sponge (Xestosongia testudinaria) attached to a reef wall on South Emma reef (Kimbe Bay) with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea

Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A black and yellow Crinoid with diver and sunburst in background
A black and yellow Crinoid, with diver and sunburst in the background, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Whale shark with head reflected on surface
Whale shark swimming under the surface, its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful crinoids and soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful soft corals adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Variable bushy feather star, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Variable bushy feather star (Comaster schlegelii) with boat in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle with barnacles
Close-up view of the underside of a Hawksbill sea turtle, complete with barnacles, on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Massive whale shark with golden trevally and remora in tow
Massive whale shark coming through with golden trevally leading the way and with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Close-up view of a whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A beautiful tunicate grows on a reef in Indonesia.This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A dead table coral, now covered in healthy soft corals, taken at Neptune Fan Sea, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A massive barrel sponge grows on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Snorkeler swimming with a whale shark, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark coming up from the depths under the boat with mouth wide open
Whale shark coming up from the depths under the boat, mouth wide open, with sharp sunrays cutting through the water

Whale Shark feeding off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico, with snorkeler in background

A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

The Salvador Dali sponge with intricate swirling surface pattern, Indonesia
A diver looks on at the Salvador Dali sponge (Petrosia lignosa) which only grows with this intricate swirling surface pattern in Gorontalo waters, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Whale Shark feeding under fishing platform, West Papua
A whale shark (Rhincodon typus), near the surface as the evening sun descends, sending shafts of light over the shark, Cenderawasih Bay, Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against the sun
Pair of whale sharks swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Manta Ray
The manta ray can reach a width of 7 meters or 23 feet and are filter feeders eating zooplankton

Whale shark passing overhead near the surface, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Leedsichthys, an extinct bony fish from the Mesozoic Era
Leedsichthys is a giant member of an extinct group of Mesozoic Era bony fish that lived during the Jurassic Period

Animals and floral life from the Burgess Shale formation of the Cambrian period
Animals and floral life from the Cambrian period about 500 million years ago from the Burgess Shale formation in Canada. Visible are Anomalocaris, Opabinia, trilobites, stromatolites, and anemones

Calymene blumenbachii, a trilobite from the Silurian Period of England

Aristonectes plesiosaur attempts to make a meal of a squid-like cephalopod during the Late Cretaceous period

Olenellus is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage
Olenellus thompsoni is an extinct trilobite from the Cambrian stage

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) adult, swimming, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) two adults, with remoras, feeding below nets of fishing platform (bagan), Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, June

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"Discovering the Graceful World of Filter Feeders: From Reef Manta Rays to Disco Clams" Majestic and serene, reef manta rays gracefully glide over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mesmerizing mating train. The female takes the lead, captivating our attention with her elegance. (Maui, Hawaii) In a burst of vibrant pink hues, Andean flamingos showcase their filter-feeding skills as they gather by shimmering lakeshores. These beautiful birds truly embody nature's artistry. Leedsichthys fish astound us as they prepare to engulf an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile in one swift motion – a testament to their immense size and efficient filter-feeding technique. A bulbed anemone thrives on a colorful reef within Komodo National Park, Indonesia – serving as both shelter and sustenance for various filter feeders that call this underwater paradise home. Witnessing a whale shark feeding beneath a fishing platform in West Papua is nothing short of awe-inspiring; its massive mouth wide open while it engulfs plankton-rich waters with grace and precision. As divers observe in wonderment, a colossal whale shark effortlessly filters through Cenderawasih Bay's crystal-clear waters, showcasing its magnificent feeding behavior once again. With mouths agape under fishing platforms in West Papua, whale sharks delicately suck at fishing nets hoping to find scraps of fish left behind - reminding us of their adaptability amidst changing environments. Nature paints an enchanting picture as yellow crinoid feather stars contrast against vibrant red fan coral in Papua New Guinea's pristine waters - these delicate creatures are skilled filter feeders too. Underneath Sulawesi's turquoise waves lies the disco clam; adorned with iridescent lights that flicker like tiny disco balls – another fascinating example of how filter feeders thrive in diverse ecosystems.