Reefs Collection (page 4)

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on coral reef with Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), Hawaii

Spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus) in coral reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Japanese bullhead shark (Heterodontus japonicus) on reef. Chiba Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. May

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

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

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) yawning on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

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

Chiragra spider conch shell (Harpago chiragra) in diverse tropical reef, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Maldives tropical reef community. Morray eel and tropical fish in mostly dead or dying coral reef following several bleaching events, the latest in 2016. Dhonfanu Thila, Baa Atoll, Maldives

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) swimming over a colony of cup coral at night, Philippines

Aerial view of the rock islands, Palau

Queen angelfish or blue or golden angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) Cozumel Island, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

Coral reef scene filled with a great diversity of fish and coral life, near Alor, Indonesia

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

RF - Portrait of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta harmsi) living in a hard coral colony. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - A school of Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) on a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Portrait of a tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Coral (Lobophytum sp. ) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Coral (Lobophytum sp.) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in background. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swims through schools of fish. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Several mimic goatfish (Mulliodichthys mimicus) hide within a school of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) on a coral reef. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

School of White collar butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) pack together above a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting in a coral reef. Eleuthera, Bahamas

Coral formations at low tide in Prony Bay in the Southern Lagoon, Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems UNESCO World Heritage Site. New Caledonia

Hard corals (Acropora microclados) growing in shallow water, reflected in the surface, Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait of Gubal, Red Sea

Bohar snapper (Lutjanus bohar) school at Ras Mohammed, Shark Reef, Ras Mohammed, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Aerial view of small coral island, Western Provinces, Solomon Islands

Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Wire coral colonies (Cirrhipathes spiralis), two spirals. Reef in Komodo area, Indonesia

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) feeding on Red soft coral (Dendronepthya sp.) growing on a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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

Wire coral colonies (Cirrhipathes spiralis), two spirals. Reef in Komodo area, Indonesia

RF- Domestic pig (Sus domestica) swimming in sea. Exuma Cays, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. This family of pigs live on this beach in the Bahamas and enjoy swimming in the sea

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with Red sea whips (Ellisella ceratophyta). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with soft corals (Dendropnethya) shoal of Yellow back fusilliers (Caesio teres) West Papua, Indonesia

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

Crinoid (Crinoidea) on artificial reef. Mabul, Malaysia

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

Yellowbar angelfish (Pomacanthus maculosus) Egypt, Red Sea

RF - Shoal of Slender pinjalo snappers (Pinjalo lewisi) swimming over soft corals on coral reef. West Papua, Indonesia

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) on corals, Hawaii

Bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus sordidus) male, close up of eye, whilst sleeping at night. The Alternatives, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Ascidian (Rhopalaea sp) Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sulu Sea, Cagayancillo, Palawan, Philippines

Reef and shoal of Jewel fairy basslet (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) South Point dive site, Sanganeb reef, Sudan, Red Sea

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Reefs are vibrant and diverse ecosystems that hold a world of wonders beneath the surface. From the majestic RF - Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully swimming over a coral reef to the breathtaking aerial view of Belize Blue Hole Lighthouse Reef in Belize Caribbean, these natural formations never fail to captivate us. In Whitsunday Island Hill inlet, Whitehaven Beach, located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in Queensland, Australia, one can witness the sheer beauty of nature's masterpiece. The contrast between the crystal-clear waters and pristine white sand is truly awe-inspiring. Moving on to Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia, we encounter an enchanting sight where an underwater shot showcases both a colorful coral reef and a powdery white sandy beach. It's like stepping into paradise itself. Journeying further towards Komodo Island in Indonesia reveals another mesmerizing scene at a depth of 12m. Here lies a kaleidoscope of marine life amidst an underwater coral reef landscape that seems straight out of a dream. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park continues to amaze with its Hardy Reef off Queensland's coast in Australia. This location offers scuba divers an opportunity to explore its depths alongside giant moray eels and stunning coral reefs. As we venture across continents, Ras Mohammed National Park in Red Sea, Egypt presents yet another captivating image: two scuba divers surrounded by vibrant corals while encountering a giant moray with its mouth wide open – truly showcasing nature's raw power and beauty. Hawaii also boasts its own share of wonder as Green Sea Turtle TOM 254 glides through Pacific Ocean waters near Chelonia mydas © Tom & Pat Leeson / ARDEA LONDON). These graceful creatures add even more magic to already breathtaking landscapes. Finally, our journey concludes back at the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland where Ron & Valerie Taylor / ARDEA LONDON capture stunning scenes (VT 8226 and VT 8227).