Hard Coral Collection (page 3)

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

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Abstract view of hard coral
Abstract view of hard coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Sweeper fish school and sea fan
Sweeper fish (Pempheridae) school and sea fan, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Two species of fleshy hard corals are competing for space on the reef
Two species of fleshy hard corals competing for space on reef, Ayau Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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

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

Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Aerial view of the famous Great Barrier reef near Whitsundays islands, Australia

Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Aerial view of the famous Great Barrier reef near Whitsundays islands, Australia

Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Aerial view of the famous Great Barrier reef near Whitsundays islands, Australia

Indian Ocean Wave
Indonesia, Java, Banten, Indian Ocean wave at Panaitan Island in Ujung Kulon National Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in Raja Ampat
A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Foliose corals grow on a reef slope in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Fragile, foliose corals grow on a beautiful reef slope in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Reef-building corals grow on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Reef-building corals grow 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

Tiny red and white striped raspberry crab, Komodo, Indonesia

A large coral bommie grows on a reef in the Solomon Islands
A large coral bommie grows on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Soft corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
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

New table corals grow on an artificial reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
New table corals grow on an artificial reef that is meant to restore the original reef diversity near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Detail of a mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia

Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain (Turbinaria reniformis), Gorontalo, Indonesia. Also known as Scroll Coral

An unusual sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka
An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Reef-building corals near Alor, Indonesia
Reef-building corals and other invertebrates thrive in shallow water near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Smallmouth Grunt nestles against some hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Juvenile fish swim above a slope of corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

Coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Clown Blenny on some coral, Papua New Guinea

Soft and hard corals grow on a healthy reef in Indonesia
Soft and hard corals grow 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

A manta ray swimming through a current-swept channel in Indonesia
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming through a current-swept channel in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Coral polyps grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Sunlight silhouettes a table coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Sunlight silhouettes a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Delicate reef-building corals in Alor, Indonesia
Delicate reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Reef-building corals grow inside Palaus lagoon which is studded with limestone islands. This Micronesian destination is popular among scuba divers and snorkelers due to its spectacular coral reefs

School of anthias fish swimming over a colorful reef
Deanse school of orange, pink and yellow anthias radiating from a colorful reef with green hard coral and yellow crinoid, Batangas, Philippines

Colorful Christmas Tree Worms, Key Largo, Florida
Colorful Christmas Tree Worms (Spirobranchus grandis) expose their gills to filter the water flowing by in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Hawksbill turtle glides over the pristine reefs in Fiji

Christmas Tree Worms, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Sunlight sparkles through a table coral in Indonesia
Sunlight sparkles through a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia
Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony in the Solomon Islands
A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A large table coral grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A large table coral (Acropora sp.) grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi
Spotted cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) in beige bubble coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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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.