Gorgonia Collection

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

Venus sea fan, Gorgonia flabellum, and organ pipe coral, Tubipora musica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving
FLO4574594 Venus sea fan, Gorgonia flabellum, and organ pipe coral, Tubipora musica. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

Varieties of soft corals, seafans, bryozoans, polyps and sea anemones. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal
FLO4684854 Varieties of soft corals, seafans, bryozoans, polyps and sea anemones. Lithograph from Lorenz Oken's Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart

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

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

A pair of Flamingo tongue cowries (Cyphoma gibbosum) on a common sea fan (Gorgonia ventalina) which they predate upon, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Palau chambered nautilus (Nautilus belauensis) in front of red Sea fan (Gorgonia) on a vibrant coral reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

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

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

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

Sea fan, Gorgonia species (Slender gorgonia, Gorgonia viminalis?). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by James Sowerby from The British Miscellany, or Coloured figures of new, rare

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

Blue gorgonia coral species (Thick-armed gorgonia, Gorgonia briareus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Thick gorgonia, Gorgonia crassa?
Thick gorgonia, Gorgonia crassa (Candelabra coral, Plexaura flexuosa?). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Red-whip coral, Ellisella ceratophyta (Purple gorgonia, Gorgonia ceratophyta). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Venus fan coral and reticulated red coral
Venus fan coral, Gorgonia flabellum (Keratophyton flabelliforme) 1, and reticulated red coral, Corallium reticulatum 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus

Gorgonia soft coral seafans: Eunicella verrucosa 1, Swiftia species 2, Euplexaura parviclados 3, Primnoella chilensis 4, Convexella murrayi 5, Parastenella spinosa 6, Junceella juncea 7

Coral varieties
Red coral, Corallium rubrum 1, sea fan, Gorgonia antipathes 2, common white stone coral 3 and staghorn coral, Acropora florida 4

Gumbo Limbo, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999242 Gumbo Limbo, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Bahama sea fan, X-ray

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

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

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

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming over Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Fiji, Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Anthias

Fiji, Alconarian Coral With Schooling Anthias

Fiji, Alconarian Coral And A Crinoid Along With Schooling Anthias

Fan gorgonia, Venus fan, gorgonian, sea whip or sea fan, a type of polyp or soft coral.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Sea Fan Gorgonia (Gorgonia), Rainbow Reef, Fiji. South Pacific

Sea Fan (Gorgonia) & Feather Star (Crinoidea), Rainbow Reef Fiji. South Pacific

Gougonia flabellum, pink sea fan
Coral skeleton of a pink sea fan from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

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Gorgonia, the stunning sea fan that graces the depths of our oceans with its vibrant presence. A pair of Flamingo tongue cowries delicately perched upon a common sea fan, their intricate patterns contrasting against the fan's delicate branches. In East End, Grand Cayman, these cowries find refuge and sustenance on this magnificent Gorgonia ventalina. Caribbean reef sharks gracefully glide over a coral reef adorned with common sea fans. Their sleek bodies navigate through the labyrinthine structure created by Gorgonia, showcasing a harmonious coexistence in the British West Indies' Caribbean Sea. A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks mesmerizes as they swim above a colorful coral reef. The backdrop is enhanced by the ethereal beauty of Gorgonia, adding an enchanting touch to this underwater paradise. In Palau's Micronesia Pacific Ocean waters, a Palau chambered nautilus elegantly positions itself in front of a red Sea fan. This Nautilus belauensis showcases its timeless elegance against the backdrop of Gorgonia's captivating allure. The unfortunate encounter between man and nature unfolds as we witness a disoriented Caribbean spiny lobster resting atop a Common sea fan after being driven out by fishermen near Utila Island in Honduras' Caribbean Sea. It serves as a reminder that we must protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations to enjoy. Fiji's Pacific Ocean reveals an inflated Guineafowl pufferfish floating effortlessly before majestic sea fans. Its vibrant colors mirror those found within Gorgonia species, creating an awe-inspiring sight along Fiji's reef wall. Scalefin anthias dance gracefully in front of gorgonian sea fans off Fiji's coastlines. Pseudanthias squamipinnis adds splashes of color to complement Gorgonia sp. , forming an exquisite display amidst Pacific Ocean waters. Triton Bay in West Papua unveils intricate details within octo coral polyps from Sea fan. Gorgonia sp.