Indian Ocean Collection (page 15)

Tropical beach and palm trees, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

Maldives tropical reef community. Morray eel and tropical fish in mostly dead or dying coral reef following several bleaching events, the latest in 2016. Dhonfanu Thila, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Sky emperors (Lethrinus mahsena) shoaling in Passe Dubois / Dubois channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

Sea turtle floating underwater over coral reef, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Playful juvenile Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea) greeting me in shallow water at Carnac Island in Western Australia

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming ins motion, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean

Pod of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) swimming beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), Andaman Sea, Thailand
Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Andaman Sea, Thailand

Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War

India and the Campaigns of the Middle East, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Map showing British India coloured pink as part of the British Empire, Afghanistan, Persia, Asia Minor, Arabia

Little penguin (Eudyptula minor) standing on rocks of St Kilda breakwater, returning to nest at dusk. Melbourne city in background. Victoria, Australia. December 2016

RF - Portrait of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta harmsi) living in a hard coral colony. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - A school of Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) on a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) diving vertically down into the ocean to feed. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Several mimic goatfish (Mulliodichthys mimicus) hide within a school of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) on a coral reef. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

School of White collar butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) pack together above a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Anse Source d Argent Beach at sunset, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Turquoise sea of natural pool, clear calm waters of swimming pools at Anse Cocos near Grand Anse and Petite Anse protected by rock formations, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Swimming pool at Anse Cocos with woman in bikini lying in turquoise water of natural pool at Anse Cocos Beach protected by rock formations, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

White sandy beach and turquoise clear sea of Anse Cocos, La Digue, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas] swimming in open ocean, Andaman Sea, Thailand. April

Map of India, showing the progress of the Imperial Surveys, published under the direction
XCF306005 Map of India, showing the progress of the Imperial Surveys, published under the direction of Colonel H.R. Thuillier, R.E

Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp)
Bengal snapper (Lutjanus bengalensis), Bannerfish (Heniochus diphreutes) and Fusiliers (Caesio sp.) diving towards coral reef to avoid predators. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) pair. South Ari Atoll, Madlives. Indian Ocean

The Arul Mihu Navasakthi Vinayagar Hindu Temple, Victoria, Mahe, Republic of Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Map of the Indian Ocean. Map showing the Indian subcontinent, East Africa, the Arabian peninsula, Indo-China and Western Australia. Plate 54 from The Times Atlas

Geographical map of the north-eastern section of India, early 20th century. Pre-partition map showing the Bay of Bengal and the Ganges Delta, and what are now Bangladesh and Myanmar

Detail of the pectoral fin of Roundhead parrotfish (Scarus viridifucatus) coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) shoal swimming in the current flowing over a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp. ) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait
Purple short tentacle mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) close up of polyps. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coral clam (Pedum spondyloideum) close up, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Yellow and blueback fusilier (Caesio teres) shoal, Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp. ) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand
Gorgonian coral (Acanthogorgia sp.) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swimming in shallow crystal clear water, Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Round ribbontail ray (Taeniura meyeni) South Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Detail of sponge (Chalinula nematifera) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swimming in shallow crystal clear water, Aldabra Atoll, Seychelles, Indian Ocean

Dramatic evening sky over Anse Source d Argent, La Digue. Seychelles. February 2007

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) from underneath swimming through the surface, Mayotte Island, Comores, Indian Ocean

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India, state of Kerala, Malabar Coast, port city of Villanjam aka Vizhinjam along the coast of the Arabian Sea. Port view of fishing village with St. Josephs Shrine in the distance

Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Aldabra, Cosmoledo Atoll. Important bird nesting colony. Pair of Red-footed boobies (Wild: Sula sula)

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The Indian Ocean, a vast expanse of beauty and wonder, holds within its depths a myriad of treasures. From the enchanting Little blue penguins standing on rocks at night, their silhouettes dancing against the backdrop of Melbourne city lights, to the St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, where nature meets urban charm. This captivating image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 and emerged as a joint winner. Venturing further eastward towards Africa, we encounter a political map that unravels the diverse tapestry of nations that border this majestic ocean, and is here that we find remnants from ancient times - fossil ammonites like Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. Under UV light, these fossils come alive with vibrant hues. Moving across to Sri Lanka's shores along the Indian Ocean lies Dalawella - home to stilt fishermen who have mastered an art passed down through generations. These skilled individuals perch atop slender stilts amidst crashing waves while casting their nets into bountiful waters. Beneath the surface lurks another marvel –the Great White Shark VT 2255 (M), its head and open mouth captured in an underwater close-up off South Australia. Ron & Valerie Taylor's lens immortalizes this awe-inspiring creature known as Carcharodon carcharias. As we journey westwards towards Asia's Maldives archipelago, seaplanes parked on sandbanks await passengers eager to explore paradise from above. The turquoise waters beckon kite surfers seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures amidst breathtaking scenery. Further west lies Seychelles' tropical beaches adorned with two Adirondack chairs inviting visitors to unwind and soak up nature's serenity.