Indian Ocean Collection (page 9)

View of beach and turquoise Indian Ocean at dusk in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and Indian Ocean at dusk in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of Long Mountain at sunset from near Congomah, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux on sunny day in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and turquoise Indian Ocean on sunny day near Poste Lafayette, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of bay near Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux, Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and Indian Ocean at sunset in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of waterside apartments in Grand Bay at sunset, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of tea plantation near Bois Cheri Tea Factory, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of MCB St-Jean Corporate Offices, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of boat on beach and turquoise Indian Ocean on sunny day near Poste Lafayette, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of boats on the water in Grand Bay at sunset, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and boats in Grand Bay at golden hour, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of coastline near Poste La Fayette Public Beach, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of pineapples and apples on fruit stall in Grand Bay at golden hour, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of boats on the water in Grand Bay at golden hour, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of boats on the water in Grand Bay at dusk, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of Notre-Dame Auxiliatrice de Cap Malheureux at sunrise, Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of road through Black River Gorges National Park, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of Le Morne and boats in Indian Ocean from Le Morne village, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Giant Lilies Pond in Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Indian Temple on sunny day near Esperance Trebuchet, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of farm land and mountains from near Ripailles, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Long Mountains at sunset near Beau Bois, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of fruit stall selling peppers and tomatoes on market near bus station, Port Louis, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of umbrellas and shops at Caudan Waterfront in Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam Botanical Garden, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of farmland and mountains near Quatre Bornes, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and turquoise Indian Ocean at sunset in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of beach and turquoise Indian Ocean on sunny day in Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Deck chairs and infinity pool over amazing tropical lagoon, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Aerial view of Long Mountain and fields at Long Mountain, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Grey heron in the blue lagoon, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Heart shaped sandbank, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

View of golden sunset behind Long Mountain and patchwork of green fields, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of coastline, beach and turquoise water at Cap Malheureux, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Aerial view of beach and turquoise water at Le Clos Choisy, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

White sandy beach lagoon and island, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Tropical beach, landscape with hammock and white sand, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Maldives beach, palm trees on white sandy beach, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Couple lying in deck chairs on beach, The Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Desert island and hammock on the beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) filter feeding on plankton. Madhivafaru Reef, Raa Atoll, Maldives

Delagoa Bay, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Delagoa Bay, 1902. Maputo Bay formerly Delagoa Bay, an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Mozambique, a strategic position, in terms of trade, transport and labour links

Reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) shoal filter feeding on plankton concentrated by monsoon currents in Raa Atoll, Vandhoo Thila, Maldives. October

Mauritius Island, The Beach And Bougainvillea Flowers At Paradis Beach

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swims beneath the surface of the ocean. Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka

Australian sea lion (Neophoca cinerea), two females greeting each other on beach. Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, South Australia

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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.