Hard Coral Collection (page 2)

Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii) L Etac, Sark, British Channel Islands

RF - Scissortail sergeants fish (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) sheltering beneath hard coral (Acropora sp)
RF - Scissortail sergeants fish (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) sheltering beneath hard coral (Acropora sp.) in the evening on a coral reef, Red Sea

RF - High magnification photo of Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) in boulder brain coral (Colpophyllia natans). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Hard corals (Porites sp. ) grow in shallow water around limestone rock islands. Korror, Palau, Mirconesia. Tropical west Pacific Ocean

RF - Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) swimming over hard coral (Acropora sp.) gardens. Kri Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Reef under the surface of shallow waters, at sunset, covered with hard corals, Brush Coral (Acropora hyacinthus) Robust Acropora (Acropora robusta) and other Acropora, Maldives, Indian Ocean

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Schooling baitfish and coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Aerial view Maldives Atoll
View from the window of an airplane flying above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean

Juvenile blacksaddle filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimicking a black-saddled toby (puffer) fish (Canthigaster valentini) beside hard coral. This fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) and endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) off the island of Lanai, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are not often found in large schools such as this; Hawaii, United States of America

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) in hard coral; Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Caribbean

Reef scene in the Philippines
Soft and hard corals compete for space and plankton along with schooling anthias in this Philippine reef scene; Philippines

Nudibranch, Fiji
An aeolid nudibranch (Caloria indica) photographed on hard coral polyps (Diploastrea heliopora) in Fiji at 50 feet; Fiji

Two-spot Red Snapper on a coral reef, Micronesia
Two-spot Red Snapper (lutjanus bohar) on a coral reef; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Raccoon Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Hawaii, USA
Two Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) swimming side by side in a coral reef beside antler coral; Hawaii, United States of America

Abundance of schooling fish on colourful coral reef in Fiji
An abundance of schooling fish on a colourful coral reef; Fiji

Pinktail Durgon, Melichthys vidua, Hawaii, USA
Pinktail durgon (Melichthys vidua) more correctly refered to as the pinktail triggerfish, reach about one foot in length; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon Iunula, Hawaii, USA
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are often found in large schools; Hawaii, United States of Ameria

Coral hermit crab, Paguritta vittata, Yap, Micronesia
This species of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta vittata) lives in a hole in hard coral and traps passing plankton in its feathery antennae; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Brain coral, Yap, Micronesia
A close look at the detail of Brain coral (Platygyra sinensis) during the day with the its polyps closed; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Blackside Hawkfish, Hawaii, USA
Typical of this family the Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) has thick spines in its pectoral fins to aid staying in place on its coral perch; Hawaii, United States of America

Raccoon Butterflyfish and the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA
A split scene with Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) on a shallow hard coral reef below and the West Maui Mountains on the island of Maui above; Maui, Hawaii, United States of America

Island Goatfish
This Island goatfish (Parupeneus insularis) is displaying the two barbels it uses to detect prey. When not in use these are normally tucked away under the chin; Hawaii, United States of America

Blackside Hawkfish
Typical of this family, the Blackside hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) has thick spines in its pectoral fins to aid staying in place on its coral perch; Hawaii, United States of America

Hawaiian Damselfish and Yellow Tangs
Hawaiian domino damselfish (Dascyllus albisella), endemic to Hawaii, also known as Hawaiian whitespot damselfish, onespot damselfish or dascyllus

A Reef Manta Ray (Manta Alfredi), Cruises Over Hard Coral Off West Maui; Hawaii, United States Of America

A Tiny Combtooth Blenny, Ecsenius Sp, Emerges From A Hole In Hard Coral Off The Island Of Yap; Micronesia

Soft Corals On Shallow Reef, Fiji

Schooling Bluestriped Grunt (Haemulidae Sciurus) Fish On Coral Reef, Cozumel, Mexico

Corals And Sponges, Cozumel, Mexico

Reef scene with free diver
A snorkeler dives on a healthy hard coral reef near Two Tree Island off Kadavu Island in the southeast corner of Fiji; Fiji

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Manta ray glides over reef
Manta ray (Manta birostris) glides over reef, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Fak Fak, Triton Bay. Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past
Schooling fusiliers and anthias swim past reef covered with hard corals, Triton Bay, Fak Fak, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Aerial view Maldives Atoll
View from the window of an airplane flying above the Maldives in the Indian Ocean

Orange gorgonian sea fan with white polyps, Bali, Indonesia

A colony of bright cup corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A colony of bright cup corals (Tubastrea sp.) grows on a limestone undercut in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Caryophyllia clavus, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acropora, a scleractinian coral
Branch, 9 cm long, of the scleractinian coral Acropora from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Fungia, coral
Fungia is a free-living scleractinian coral. In this large example, almost 10 cm in diameter, from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Indonesia, Komodo National Park, Tatawa Kecil. Fish swimming over hard coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Komodo National Park, Crystal Bommie. Underwater scenic of fish and hard coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of damaged reef. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Coral trout swims past reef
Coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) swims past reef, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Buyat Bay. A cuttlefish swims over hard coral. Credit as
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) swimming over hard coral, Buyat Bay, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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The vibrant world of hard coral is a sight to behold. In the crystal-clear waters, a school of green chromis gracefully weaves through the ocean currents, their emerald bodies shimmering in the sunlight. A couple of majestic green turtles glide alongside them, their ancient shells providing shelter for countless marine creatures. As a diver approaches, an awe-inspiring sight awaits - a large colony of Elkhorn coral stands tall and proud. Its intricate branches reach towards the surface, creating a mesmerizing underwater forest that teems with life. Amongst its delicate branches, Christmas-tree worms sway gently in rhythm with the waves, displaying their colorful plumes like ornaments on nature's own Christmas tree. Further along the reef flat lies another spectacle - Euphyllia ancora polyps in shades of brown and green create a stunning mosaic against Lembeh Strait's sandy bottom. This underwater oasis is home to corals such as Pocillopora damicornis which thrive under the warm tropical sun. Nature's camouflage artist can also be found here - a Common ghostgoby perfectly blends into its surroundings on top of a hard coral colony known as Plesiastrea sp. , showcasing nature's incredible ability to adapt and survive. In Kyushu, Japan, Pacific Ocean, an extraordinary event takes place as Leaf corals begin spawning simultaneously over vast distances. The synchronized release creates an enchanting display that fills the water with new life and potential for future generations. Symbiosis comes alive when open brain coral forms partnerships with zooxanthellae algae within its structure. This mutualistic relationship allows both organisms to flourish together harmoniously. A Giant clam surrounded by Lettuce coral paints yet another picture-perfect scene off Kosrae island. These magnificent creatures find solace amongst Turbinaria reniformis' fronds while adding splashes of color to this already breathtaking seascape. Shallow waters hold secrets too.