Indian Ocean Collection (page 16)

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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)

Palm Trees & Tropical Beach, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean Palm Trees & Tropical Beach, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Swimming pool of a tourist resort on white coral beach washed by waves, overhead view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Cheerful young man jumping into the sea at sunset, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boats moored in the crystal water of the Indian Ocean, aerial view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishing boats moored in the exotic lagoon, overhead view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal sea standing on a palm fringed beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Aerial panoramic view of idyllic tropical atoll in the midlle of the ocean, Zanzibar, Tanzania

High angle view of fresh fish for sale in a market, Mkokotoni, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Octopus in a cooking pan, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dish with cooked octopus, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Exotic starfish in the transparent water of the Indian Ocean, overhead view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Colorful exotic fruit for sale, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Close up of starfish and octopus underwater on coral reef, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Couple of Maasai with dhow admiring the crystal turquoise sea standing on a white coral beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania (MR)

Overhead view of dhow boats moored in the emerald green water of lagoon, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Lone fisherman with dhow approaching to the sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Traditional boats at sunrise, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a boat is moored near an atoll during a magnificent sunny day, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a lot of fresh fruits in the market of Mkokotoni, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a freshly caught octopus is cooked on the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Forest of palm trees during a sunrise, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fisherman boat's near to The Rock, Pingwe, Zanzibar, Tanzania

The Rock, during a winter sunrise, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a girl relaxes by taking a bath in the turquoise waters of the sea, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town city center and the near beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town city center, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Stone Town port, Zanzibar, Tanzania

typical fisherman boat called Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

an majestic resort over the blue sea, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a small beach with Dhow, Zanzibar, Tanzania

small stretch of coast, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Luxury resort over the blue sea, Zanzibar, Tanzania

aerial view taken by the drone of the tourist boat, anchored near a tongue of sand, Zanzibar, Tanzania

aerial view taken from the drone of fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

a Dhow plows through the sea of the lagoon, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mnemba Island during a sunrise, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Fishermen boats called Dhows, anchored near the beach, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mnemba Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boats sailing in the crystal turquoise water of the Indian Ocean, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Tourists enjoying a boat trip on traditional dhow in the crystal sea, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Dhow boat in the turquoise lagoon during low tide, Paje, Jambiani, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boats moored in the lagoon framed by a mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Boat sailing in the emerald green water of lagoon surrounded by mangrove forest, Kwale Island, Zanzibar, Tanzania

A seaplane of the Manta Air, a Maldivian domestic airline, Maldives

Tourists transfer from a speed boat to a seaplane, Baa Atoll, Maldives

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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.