Melanesia Collection (page 12)

Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Bigeye Jacks Dominate This Fijian Reef Scene; Fiji

A Yellow Gorgonian Crab (Xenocarcinus Depressus) At Night On Its Host, A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

A Sunset Wrasse (Thalassoma Lutescens) Swimming In Front Of A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

A Portion Of A School Of Hellers Barracuda (Sphyraena Helleri) Patrolling The Open Water Off A Fijian Reef; Fiji

Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji
Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A magnificent ceratosoma nudibranch on coral, Solomons
A magnificent ceratosoma (Ceratosoma magnificum) nudibranch on coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

Melanesia, Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands, island of Owaraha or Owa Raha (formerly known as Santa Ana), village of Gupuna aka Ghupuna. Calm lagoon view with reef

Peleliu, Palau. WWI landing craft wreckage Peleliu, Palau
World War II landing craft wreckage Peleliu Island, Palau

Fiji, Viti Levu, Ba View of the Ba River
Fiji, Viti Levu, Ba, View of the Ba River

Bone knife from Papua New Guinea
Traditional bone knife of unknown age, from Sepik Highlands of Papua New Guinea. Made from tibiotarsus of Cassowary Casuarius sp

White sand beach, Bay de Kanumera, Ile des Pins, New Caledonia, Melanesia, South Pacific, Pacific

Fiji Banded Iguana - male - Fiji
PM-10704 Fiji Banded Iguana - male Fiji Brachylophus fasciatus endemic Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province. Markham River Bridge

Fiji, Viti Levu Island. Mask

Scorpionfish - well camouflaged. Fiji
VT-8875 Scorpionfish - well camouflaged Fiji Scorpaenopsis diabolus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Oval / redfin butterflyfish A coral polyp feeder often seen in pairs. Pacific Harbour, Fiji
VT-8869 Oval / redfin butterflyfish - A coral polyp feeder often seen in pairs. Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Chaetodon lunulatus Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Kagu - territorial display when meeting other. Endangered. Endemic New Caledonia
JPF-12312 Kagu - territorial display when meeting other. New Caledonia Rhynochetos jubatus Endangered. Endemic Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fusiliers - swimming in great schools along the reef edge - diver in background - Fiji
VT-8897 Fusiliers - swimming in great schools along the reef edge - diver in background Fiji Caesio teres Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rainforest Moss: (Spindens vieillardii) covering trunks of Tree Fern (Cyathea novae-caledoniae)
JPF-12187 RAINFOREST - NEW CALEDONIA. Moss (Spindens vieillardii) covering trunks of Tree Fern (Cyathea novae-caledoniae) Blue River Regional Park

Luxury Resort, Malolo Island, Mamanuca Group, Fiji

Boat by the beach, Matacawalevu Island, Yasawa Chain, Fiji

A group of island men with their sepik flutes, the longest flutes in the world. These traditional instruments are only played by men and are played at initiation ceremonies

Traditional Fiji Canoe, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Traditional Fiji Canoe, 19th Century

Ruth and Samuel Johansson, Christian missionaries
Ruth and Samuel P Johansson, Christian missionaries in Melanesia (Malele Mission, Solomon Islands). Date: circa 1920

Malekula mask
Malekula ceremonial faced mask. Art from Melanesia. Sculpture on wood. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of African and Oceanic Arts. Proc: VANUATU

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A hawkfish swims above a sea fan. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Sea whips and soft coral, Fiji

Damselfish, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Sea anenome in the Beqa Lagoon reef, Fiji

Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon Fiji
Gymnodoris ceylonica nudibranch, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

School of sergeant major fish at The Bistro dive site in Fiji

A large Lemon Shark gulps down a large tuna head in front of a crowd of divers, Fiji

A Lemon Shark swims through a large school of reef fish, Fiji

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

Sunburst above a diver amongst the reefs in Fiji

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

A fat starfish clings to rocks in the Solomon Islands
A fat starfish clings to rocks on a steep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A Crown Jellyfish gently floating off the coast of Fiji
A Crown Jellyfish (Netrostoma setouchina) gently floating through South Pacific ocean waters off the coast of Tavarua Island, Fiji

Diver and magnificent anemone, Fiji

Huge school of reef fish off the coast of Fiji

A huge bull shark with accompanying remora, Fiji

A colorful coral reef grows in the Solomon Islands
A colorful coral reef grows along a deep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A lionfish swims on a colorful reef in the Solomon Islands
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a colorful 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

A lionfish swims along the edge of a mangrove
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims along the edge of a mangrove in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Extreme close-up of a Tiger Cowry, Fiji
A Tiger Cowry, its mantle withdrawn into the shell for protection reveals its beautiful coloration, Fiji

A large Lemon Shark searches for food on the sea floor, Fiji

A school of silversides swim above a shallow reef 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

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Melanesia, a captivating region in the South Pacific, is home to an array of breathtaking wonders. Among them is the magnificent Ornithoptera alexandrae, also known as Queen Alexandra's birdwing butterfly. Its vibrant colors and graceful flight make it a true gem of Melanesian biodiversity. Venturing into the rainforests of New Caledonia, one may encounter the striking Kagu with its crest erect. This unique bird species showcases its beauty amidst lush greenery, reminding us of the rich diversity found within these pristine habitats. Exploring beneath Melanesia's azure waters reveals another fascinating creature—the Bull Shark in Fiji. Known for their formidable presence and adaptability to both saltwater and freshwater environments, they command respect as one of nature's most impressive predators. In West Papua, Indonesia lies an underwater spectacle that seems straight out of a discotheque—the Electric fileclam or Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). Its mesmerizing light display captivates all who witness it, adding yet another layer to Melanesia's natural marvels. The Western clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) finds solace among the tentacles of the Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), forming a symbiotic relationship that exemplifies harmony in this aquatic paradise. Delving deeper into Melanesian waters unveils an enigmatic creature—the Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana). Hovering effortlessly above open water, its portrait evokes wonder and curiosity about what other mysteries lie hidden below. Beyond its awe-inspiring wildlife, Melanesia boasts historical significance too. With cartography at heart—represented by compass roses on maps—it has been intricately linked to navigation across vast oceans like the Indian Ocean. The Mercator projection aids our understanding of this vast region's geography while highlighting Melanesia's place on Earth’s tapestry. Melanesia's cultural tapestry is equally captivating.