Pelagic Collection (page 5)

Bullers Albatross (Thalassarche bulleri) adult, in flight at sea, off New Zealand, March

White-capped Albatross (Thalassarche steadi) immature, in flight over sea, off New Zealand, March

Westland Petrel (Procellaria westlandica) adult, in flight at sea, off New Zealand, March

Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) adult, in flight over sea, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. June

Side view of a captive Three-Spine Stickleback in a glass tank

Storm petrels at sea, 19th century C013 / 7748
Storm petrels (Hydrobates pelagicus) at sea, 19th-century artwork. This seabird spends most of the year at sea in northern Atlantic waters, feeding in flight on plankton at the waters surface

Opah, 19th century artwork C013 / 6322
Opah (Lampris guttatus). Plate 39 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Puffin - stretching wings in the rain - Scotland - UK
DAC-490 Puffin - stretching wings in the rain Scotland - UK Fratercula arctica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Puffin - in the rain - Scotland - UK
DAC-489 Puffin - in the rain Scotland - UK Fratercula arctica David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Calanoid, planktonic copepod
Copepods are crustaceans which live in oceans and freshwater and which function as an essential link in aquatic food chains

Phalacrocorax penicillatus, Phalacrocorax pelagicus
Plate 412 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Wilsons Storm-petrel (Oceanites oceanicus) adult, in flight over sea, off Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, September

Antarctic Skua (Catharacta antarctica) Pebble Island, off north coast of West Falkland. Falkland Islands. They obtain much of their food by piratical attacks on other seabirds

Rockhopper Penguin highway (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) Pebble Island, off north coast of West Falkland. Falkland Islands.There are clearly defined, well worn areas from the colonies to the sea

Striated Caracara or Johnny Rook bird (Phalcoboenus australis), on the West Falkland, Falkland Islands

South Atlantic Ocean. A northern giant petrel glides by a tourist boat

The Atlantic Puffin, a pelagic seabird, shown here in breeding colors

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Pelagic World: From Deep Sea Jellyfish to Majestic Albatross" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of the pelagic, where extraordinary creatures roam freely in vast open waters. Witness the ethereal beauty of a juvenile deep sea jellyfish, gracefully gliding through Trondheimsfjord in Norway (02003dt). Its delicate tendrils shimmering with an otherworldly glow. Behold the enigmatic snake species, slithering effortlessly through the endless blue expanse. Their sleek bodies perfectly adapted for life in this mysterious domain. A Wandering Albatross soars above rolling waves, its wingspan outstretched as if embracing freedom itself. A Giant petrel follows closely behind, drawn to its majestic flight (Picture No. 11980623). In Goofnuw Channel, Yap, a magnificent Manta ray gracefully dances through crystal-clear waters. Its elegant movements captivating all who are fortunate enough to witness such grace and power. Spotted dolphins playfully frolic amidst ocean swells; their vibrant energy contagious as they leap and dive with joyous abandon. Once again in Goofnuw Channel, Yap, another Manta ray graces us with its presence. Gliding effortlessly like a gentle giant of the sea. The Snares cape pigeon takes flight against a backdrop of endless horizons; its wings carrying it across oceans uncharted. A Larval Wonderpus octopus drifts serenely under moonlit skies off Anilao. A tiny wonder amidst vastness - an exquisite reminder of nature's intricate wonders. Beneath Guadalupe Island's surface lies a predator unparalleled - behold the Great white shark swimming stealthily through open water depths. Its powerful presence commanding respect and awe (Carcharodon carcharias). Lastly, we encounter a juvenile Moorish idol adorned with transparent skin – an enchanting sight in the open ocean, where transparency reveals true beauty.