Gorgonian Collection (page 9)

Green sea turtle near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Divers swimming by sea fans, Indonesia

Red sea whip coral in deep water beneath a large coral bommie, Fiji

Reefscape with black coral and gorgonian sea fan, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat
Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red whip coral sea fan with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip coral sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A crinoid on a bright red sea fan, Solomon Islands
A crinoid on a bright red sea fan with diver in the background, Solomon Islands

Soft corals grow on the edge of Palaus barrier reef
Soft corals grow on a shallow reef flat on the edge of Palaus barrier reef. This Micronesian destination is popular among scuba divers and snorkelers due to its spectacular coral reefs

A bi-color damselfish amongst the coral reef, Key Largo, Florida
A bi-color damselfish (Stegastes partitus) swimming at the base of a purple colored sea fan, surronded by tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis), fire coral (Millepora alcicornis)

Soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn a reef in Fiji
Beautiful soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn the walls and ceiling of a reef in Fiji

Detailed close-up view of soft coral polyps feeding, Fiji

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

Red soft coral with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A beautiful coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Soft coral colonies and gorgonians on a coral reef in Indonesia
Beautiful soft coral colonies and gorgonians grow on a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Close-up of orange cup coral in the Caribbean

Longnose hawkfish on soft coral, Fiji

Close-up view of a Whip Coral
Close-up view of a whip coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Massive orange soft coral bush, Cebu, Philippines
Massive orange dendronephthya soft coral bush hanging down from colorful reef, Cebu, Philippines

Gorgonians and reef-building corals near the Blue Hole in Belize
Colorful gorgonians and reef-building corals grow in shallow water near the famous Blue Hole in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

A red sea fan with crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Yellow sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A West Indian starfish on the seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize
A West Indian starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) crawls slowly across a sand and seagrass seafloor in Turneffe Atoll, Belize

Pair of orange gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid star with sunlight shining through, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

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

Red bigeye fish and sea fan in an underwater cave, Mauritius

Large whip goby and pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) and pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Brightly colored soft coral, Dibba, Oman
Brightly colored fuschia, red and grey soft coral against black and green water, Dibba, Oman

Staghorn corals are being grown off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. The corals will eventually be planted on damaged parts of local reefs

A lionfish swims beneath a pier off the coast of Belize. Lionfish are an introduced species to the Caribbean Sea and have no natural predators

Purple sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Blue Striped grunts schooling on Caribbean reef

Purple and yellow sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A colorful reef scene in North Komodo, Indonesia
A colorful reef scene at the entrance to the dive site known as the Cauldron, North Komodo, Indonesia

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

A colorful set of gorgonians on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea
A colorful set of gorgonians, reef-building corals, and other invertebrates grow on a diverse reef in the Caribbean Sea

Red sea fan and soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Pair of pregnant yellow bargibanti pygmy seahorse, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A soft coral colony grows on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Close-up of a whip goby on whip coral, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Streaming afternoon sunlight, Vibrant Gorgonian Sea Fans and schooling Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Raja Ampat region of Papua (formerly Irian Jaya)

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Gorgonian Sea Fan - Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) (Annella mollis) Date:

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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.