Gorgonian Collection (page 6)

Orange sea fan inside Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Vibrant soft coral colonies grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait
Vibrant soft coral colonies grow on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Colorful reef scene of orange anthias swimming amongst hard corals
Colorful reef scene with red, yellow and green hard corals, and a school of orange anthias, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Extreme close-up of a crust anemone, Papua New Guinea

Close-up of soft coral revealing the spicules that give stability to its form, Papua New Guinea

Colourful sea fan with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with crinoid, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Solomons
Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Red whip fan coral with diver and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver and purple athias, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sunlight illuminates a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat
Sunlight pours down on a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Large yellow brown gorgonian sea fan profiled against sunburst, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large red gorgonian sea fan and tiger cowrie in waters off Fiji
A large red gorgonian sea fan and large tiger cowrie (Cypraea tigrisis), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Diver approaching large group of mushroom leather coral, Raja Ampat
Diver approaching large group of mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.), Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Solomon Islands
Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Marovo lagoon, Solomon Islands

Reef scene with gorgonian sea fans and soft corals, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Soft corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and houses the highest marine biodiversity on Earth

Soft corals thrive on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

A huge gorgonian grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A huge gorgonian grows on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Sea fan seascape, Belize

A tropical fish with gorgonian in background, Fiji

Yellow Tubastrea coral feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Reef scape in the Solomon Islands showing various corals

A colony of red whip fan corals with diver, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whip sea fan with elephant ear sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Whip sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with elephant ear sponge and diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches a beautiful gorgonian sea fan, Cayman Islands

Goby on a sea pen, Indonesia

Sea fan on the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Soft coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan, Indonesia
Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whip goby on orange and blue whip coral, Bali
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus), on orange and blue whip coral, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Colorful soft corals grow on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals and invertebrates grow on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Yellowtail snappers and sea fan, Belize

Diver by sea fans, Indonesia

A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows, Indonesia
A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows in the background, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Bright red Cowrie on coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red Cowrie (Phenacovolva tokioi) on coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

School of anthias fish swimming around a colorful reef of soft corals with sunlight above, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A colorful coral reef is covered by sweepers and cardinalfish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Sea fans and soft coral, Fiji

Red tree coral on a Fijian reef

Scalefin anthias fish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Red goby sitting motionless on whip coral, Fiji

A juvenile golden spadefish against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Soft corals adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Reef scene with sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Spectacular reef scene showing sea fan (Semperina sp.) at Barneys reef, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A large purple sea fan on Caribbean reef
A large purple sea fan with diver in background on Caribbean reef

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In the vibrant waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully glide past the enchanting sea whip coral, creating a breathtaking underwater spectacle. The delicate branches of the gorgonian sway with the gentle current, resembling an ethereal sea fan captured through an X-ray lens. As if drawn to this captivating display, a majestic hawksbill turtle emerges from its hidden sanctuary within a cave adorned with colorful multi-textured coral clusters. Its blue-toned body contrasts beautifully against the vivid hues of its surroundings, showcasing nature's artistic palette at its finest. Further exploring these aquatic wonders in Indonesia's Papua region, we witness another fascinating interaction. A lined sweetlip fish seeks solace in being cleaned by a diligent red-fin wrasse. This symbiotic relationship highlights not only the beauty but also the interconnectedness of life beneath the waves. Moving closer to examine every intricate detail, we encounter a hawkfish nestled amid a magnificent sea fan in Raja Ampat. Its vibrant colors and unique patterns make it stand out amidst this underwater paradise—a true testament to Mother Nature's creativity. These awe-inspiring moments captured by DDE-90037563, DDE-90025557, DDE-90025006, DDE-90025005 and DDE-90025000 remind us of the immense diversity found within our oceans' depths. From anthozoa to cnidaria and everything in between—corals and their inhabitants paint an extraordinary tapestry that continues to astonish explorers and scientists alike. Let us cherish these glimpses into an enchanting world where gorgonians reign supreme—an ecosystem teeming with life that deserves our utmost respect and protection for generations to come.