Inverebrates Collection

A yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) growing on a Caribbean coral reef, withsun burst above. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Lake baikal sponge and a mixture of freshwater snails Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. August

Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) with ctenophore in front of its mouth, south Barcelona coast, Spain, Mediterranean Sea

Stove-pipe sponge (Aplysina archeri) and Orange elephant ear sponge (Agelas clathrodes) Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean, Atlantic Ocean

Portrait of Blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) resting in Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Sulawesi Sea

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it spawns on a coral reef, while a Threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) looks

Endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis) encrusting rocks and branches on the lake floor, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. July

Ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Bali tropical reef community, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Yellow umbrella slug (Tylodina perversa) feeding on Golden sponge (Aplysina aerophoba). Tenerife, Canary Islands

Young Stone sculpin (Paracottus knerii), on endemic sponge (Lubomirskia baicalensis), Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp. ) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp)
Aggregation of tiny isopods (Santia sp.) living on the surface of a Blue sponge (Haliclona sp.), there are two colour varieties here, possibly different species

Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) on a coral reef, with the camera rotated during the long exposure. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Female Tassled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) rests alongside stand of Barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria) Blue Magic, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Orange icing sponge (Mycale laevis) growing on Mountainous star coral (Orbicella faveolata) at an early stage of growth, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) within coral reef. Utila Island, Honduras. Caribbean Sea

A bloom of Sea goosberries (Pleurobrachia pileus), Birsay, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Orange sieve encrusting sponge (Diplastrella sp. ) and Red encrusting sponge
Orange sieve encrusting sponge (Diplastrella sp.) and Red encrusting sponge (Monanchora barbadensis), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Red encrusting sponge (Monanchora barbadensis), Cienaga de Zapata National Park, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Sick sponge, stricken by a Cyanobacteria, Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia. December

Bivalve scallop (Pedum spondyloideum) inside a coral covered with purple sponge, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Nudibranch (Cratena peregrina) on a sponge, Ist Island, Croatia, Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean

A long exposure renders Bar jacks (Carangoides ruber) as ghostly trails as they swim around a sponge, on a coral reef, at night. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Amphipod travelling on sea gooseberry (Ctenophora) Browning Pass, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Spotlight goby (Gobiosoma louisae) looking out from inside a Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis), growing on a coral reef. Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Stalked jellyfish eating a shrimp. Close-up of the tentacled head end of a stalked jellyfish (staromedusa, Lucernaria quadricornis) retracting after having engulfed a skeleton shrimp (Caprella sp)

Fish eggs. Close-up of fish eggs (white spheres) on a hydrozoan colony (plant-like) with skeleton shrimps (translucent). Hydrozoa are a type of cnidarian that are related to corals and sea anemones

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Invertebrates are the unsung heroes of our oceans, playing vital roles in maintaining the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. From vibrant coral reefs to the depths of Lake Baikal, these fascinating creatures can be found in every corner of the world. A yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis) thrives on a Caribbean coral reef, its vibrant color adding a splash of sunshine to the underwater landscape. Nearby, a mixture of freshwater snails and the unique Lake Baikal sponge create an enchanting scene in Siberia's icy waters. Camouflaged among the intricate patterns of a large Yellow elephant ear sponge, a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) patiently waits for its next meal. This masterful disguise allows it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings while hunting unsuspecting prey. The majestic Fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) gracefully glides through South Barcelona coast waters with a ctenophore delicately poised in front of its mouth. A mesmerizing sight that showcases nature's intricate interplay between giants and tiny organisms. Bonaire's underwater realm reveals an awe-inspiring display as Stove-pipe sponges (Aplysina archeri) and Orange elephant ear sponges (Agelas clathrodes) coexist harmoniously. Their vivid colors create an artistic tapestry against which marine life flourishes. Resting within the protective embrace of a Barrel sponge is the elegant Blacktip grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus). Its presence adds depth to this portrait-like scene, highlighting how even predators find solace amidst these living structures. An orange elephant ear sponge called Ianthella basta becomes part of a captivating reef scene where various species find refuge and sustenance. The symbiotic relationship between corals and sponges creates breathtaking vistas that captivate divers' hearts worldwide.