Nephtheidae Collection

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp). Egypt, Red Sea

Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers
Coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia
RF - Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on sea bed. West Papua, Indonesia

Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua
Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp.), Triton Bay, near Kaimana, West Papua, Indonesia

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

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

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims along a coral reef with pink soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Kaleidoscopic image of corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, Indonesia

Allied cowrie (Diminovula punctata) on a soft coral (Dendronepthya sp ) with its egg mass close by. Po Bin Chau, Sai kung, Hong Kong, China

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming past soft corals (Dendronephthya sp]), Red Sea, Egypt. January

Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp)
Large school of Glassfish (Apogonidae) swimming over colourful corals (Dendronephthya sp.) on a reef, Similan Islands, Thailand, Andaman Sea

School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp)
School of orange Scalefin anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a coral reef with table corals (Acropora sp.) and red soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) swimming in front of Fire corals (Millepora dichotoma) and soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and (Scleronephthya sp)

Soft coral (Dendronepthya sp) garden, Iris Strait, Triton Bay, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

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Soft Coral Crab on Glomerate Tree Coral (Dendronephthya sp) - Sabora 1 dive site, Bangka Island, north Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean Date: 24-03-2016

Colourful Soft corals (Dendronephthya hemprichi) with reef fishes, including Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) at Hin Daeng

Midnight snapper (Macolor macularis) shelters in a cavern on a coral reef with white soft corals (Scleronephthya sp.) and solderfish. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Soft corals (Dendronephthya hemprichi) growing in very shallow water in the shade provided by a jetty, while a school of Silversides (Atherinomorus lacunosus) circle. Berenice Jetty, Aqaba, Jordan

Kaleidoscopic image of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Egypt, Red Sea

Soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesil) climbing out onto a branch of yellow and red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) at night. Anilao, Batangas, Luzon, Philippines

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

Three hairy sea spiders (Tanystylum grossifemorum) feeding on red soft coral (Gersemia rubiformis). Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island. British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Broadclub Cuttlefish, Philippines
A close look at the head and eye of a Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus); Philippines

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, soft corals and school of anthias fish
Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, multi-colored soft corals and school of anthias fish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reef scene with soft coral, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with orange and red dendronephthya and cabbage soft coral, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Close-up of tree coral on a Fijian reef

Orange tree coral on a Fijian reef
Orange tree coral (Dendronephthya) on a Fijian reef

School of anthias fish swimming over colorful soft coral, Philippines
School of orange and yellow anthias swimming over orange dendronephthya soft coral bushes, Cebu, Philippines

Sweetlip fish hiding underneath clumps of colorful soft coral, Indonesia
Clumps of orange, red and white dendronephthya soft corals surrounding a ledge with a school of sweetlips hiding underneath, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

School of anthias fish swimming around a colorful reef of soft corals with sunlight above, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red tree coral on a Fijian reef

Massive orange soft coral bush, Cebu, Philippines
Massive orange dendronephthya soft coral bush hanging down from colorful reef, Cebu, Philippines

Brightly colored soft coral, Dibba, Oman
Brightly colored fuschia, red and grey soft coral against black and green water, Dibba, Oman

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"Nephtheidae: A Vibrant Symphony of Colors in the Underwater World" Dive into the mesmerizing world of Nephtheidae, where kaleidoscopic soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ) create a breathtaking spectacle. In Egypt's Red Sea, an enchanting coral reef comes alive with these delicate organisms, accompanied by encrusting sponges and Pygmy sweepers. The sea bed in West Papua, Indonesia reveals a stunning sight as soft corals thrive amidst their aquatic surroundings. Nature's artistry continues to amaze as flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ) grace Triton Bay near Kaimana, West Papua. Here, a Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) becomes adorned with the vibrant hues of this marine wonderland. Witness another captivating scene in West Papua, New Guinea as soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ) adorn a thriving coral reef. A graceful Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) gracefully glides past pink soft coral while Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) elegantly swim among them. The beauty doesn't end there - explore Egypt's Red Sea once again to witness an awe-inspiring kaleidoscope of Dendronephthya sp. , creating an underwater masterpiece. Journey to West Papua, Indonesia and be captivated by the harmony between Soft corals and fish on yet another magnificent coral reef. Delve deeper into this extraordinary ecosystem and encounter an Allied cowrie (Diminovula punctata) perched upon a Dendronepthya sp. , its egg mass nearby - nature's cycle unfolding before your eyes. Finally, immerse yourself in Thailand's Andaman Sea at Similan Islands where large schools of Glassfish swim above colorful Dendronephthya sp. Corals, creating a mesmerizing symphony of movement and color.