Pelagic Collection (page 8)

Sooty Shearwater (Puffinus griseus) adult, swimming at sea, Algarve, Portugal, october

Fairy Prion (Pachyptila turtur) adult, in flight over sea, New Zealand, november

SeaSnail Purple (Janthina janthina) in rock pool. washed in from open ocean

Common Goose Barnacle (Lepas anatifera) adults, attached to plastic bait pot on strandline, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, december

Purple Sea Snail (Janthina janthina) adult, with bubble raft at surface of water (captive)

Pink-footed Shearwater (Puffinus creatopus) adult, swimming, off Quintero, Chile, november

Black Petrel (Procellaria parkinsoni) adult, in flight over sea, New Zealand, november

Northern Royal Albatross (Diomedea sanfordi) sub-adult, swimming, off Quintero, Chile, november

New Zealand Storm-petrel (Oceanites maorianus) adult, in flight over sea, feeding at surface of water, New Zealand, november

Atlantic Yellow-nosed Albatross (Thalassarche chlororhynchos) juvenile, in flight over sea, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Salvin's Albatross (Thalassarche salvini) adult, close-up of head, swimming at sea, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand, november

Light-mantled Sooty Albatross (Phoebetria palpebrata) adult, in flight over sea, Drake Passage, Antarctica, december

Gibson's Antipodean Albatross (Diomedea antipodensis gibsoni) adult, landing on sea, New Zealand, november

Salvin's Albatross (Thalassarche salvini) immature, swimming, off Quintero, Chile, november

Antipodean Albatross (Diomedea antipodensis) immature, in low flight over sea, Southern Ocean, between Falkland Islands and South Georgia, october

Royal albatross (Diomedea epomophora). This bird has a wingspan of 3.5 metres

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans). This bird has the longest wingspan of any bird, it can measure up to 3.5 metres. It has a large range throughout the southern ocean and polar region

Australian gannet colony
Australian Gannet colony (Morus serrator) at Muriwai beach, New Zealand

Australian gannet
Australian Gannet (Morus serrator) in flight. Photographed at Muriwai, North Island, New Zealand

Sea butterflies (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia) derived from their foot

Folded limestone, Crete
Folded limestone. Angular folds in pelagic (formerly sea bed rock) platy (plate-like in structure) limestone. Folds form under varied conditions of stress, hydrostatic pressure, pore pressure

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight. This bird is native to Arctic Europe, Asia and America. Its wingspan measures up to 85 centimetres and it can weigh up to 127 grams

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus). This shark is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world and is considered dangerous to humans

Common clione (Clione limacina). This is a sea angel, a type of sea slug

Traumatocrinus hsui giant pelagic Crinoid
Traumatocrinus hsui, Xiaowa formation, Guizhou, China. Calyx and arms about 20 cm. stem could reach over a meter. Late triassic/early jurassic

Sea angel (Clione limacina) with hatchlings. The sea angel is a type of sea slug. Its hatchlings are secreted from the adult in a spherical mucus cocoon

Australasian gannets (Morus serrator). Pair of gannets performing a courtship ritual. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Pairs remain together over several seasons

Australasian gannet preening
Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) preening. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Northern royal albatross (Diomedea sanfordi). Photographed in New Zealand

Salvins albatross in flight
Salvins albatross (Thalassarche salvini) in flight. Photographed in New Zealand

New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) resting on a rock. Fur seals are so-named for their thick pelt, unlike true seals which have only a thin covering of hair. Photographed in New Zealand

White-fronted tern (Sterna striata) perched on a rock. Photographed in New Zealand

Gibsons wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans gibsoni). This bird has the longest wingspan of any bird, it can measure up to 3.5 metres

Salvins albatross (Thalassarche salvini). Photographed in New Zealand

Australasian gannet colony (Morus serrator). These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Salvins albatrosses (Thalassarche salvini). Photographed in New Zealand

Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes). This penguin is native to New Zealand

Hookers sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) on a beach in New Zealand

Hookers sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) on a beach in New Zealand

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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.