Saltwater Collection (page 14)

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) congregate on the beach, seeking a safe point to go into the sea, with male Southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina) blocking their path

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands. January

Dunstanburgh Castle on headland of the Whin Sill, eroded dolerite boulders in foreground. Northumberland, England, UK. July 2019

White-tailed sea eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) flying over water with male Common eider prey (Somateria mollissima), Uto, Parainen, Finland, April

Group of Bigfin reef squids (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) swimming at night, Indonesia, Sea of Flores

Brown fur seal / Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus), Western Cape, South Africa. Atlantic Ocean

Palmers globemallow (Sphaeralcea palmeri) and view towards Toro Islet and Guadalupe Island, Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, September

Day octopus (Octopus cyanea) female, in mid-water, Hawaii

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

Queen conch (Aliger gigas) in a seagrass (Thalassia testudinum) meadow, Bahamas

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

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

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) accompanied by pilotfish (Naucrates ductor) swimming near the surface. Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable

Low tide on Westward Ho! beach, tinged pink at sunrise. Devon, England, UK. February 2020

Thrift (Armeria maritima) flowering on cliff top at sunset. Hartland Quay, Devon, England, UK. May 2019

The Green Bridge of Wales sea arch and stack along limestone coastline. Castlemartin, Pembrokeshire, Wales, UK, September 2019

Atlantic spotted dolphins, (Stenella frontalis), Formigas Islet dive site, Santa Maria Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

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

Scoophead shark (Sphyrna media), released specimen. Isla Chepillo, Rio Bayano, Panama

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum) in reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum), two in reef, amongst kelp. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. May

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

Eastern shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) on sea floor. Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia. July

Cuban dogfish (Squalus cubensis). Exuma Sound, Bahamas

Atlantic sixgill shark (Hexanchus vitulus) swimming with open mouth. Cape Eleuthera, Bahamas

Close up at the dental plates of Three color parrotfish (Scarus tricolor) as it comes in for a bite of hard coral, Fiji

Lava flow entering the ocean at dawn, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, The Big Island, Hawaii, USA

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) hunting amongst fish in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view from below

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) bed, sun rays shining through water. A patch of seagrass bed in the Mediterranean sea is considered to be the oldest living organism on earth. Spain. June

Atlantic blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) hunting in Turtlegrass (Thalassia testudinum) seagrass bed, view towards sky. Florida Keys, Florida, USA

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

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

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) near surface in shallow water. The Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) eating fish at night, portrait. The Bahamas

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

White and yellow nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on a sea mat (Membranipora membranacea). Shetland Islands, Scotland, British Isles. United Kingdom. North East Atlantic Ocean

School of Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) gather tightly together as they rest during the day, with a Clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum)

Black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) school shelter in a bull kelp forest (Nereocystis luetkeana). Race Rocks, Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Tiger cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus macrodon) male mouth brooding a clutch of eggs behind his sharp teeth. Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait Of Gubal, Red Sea

A male pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) incubating eggs in his mouth (not clearly visible). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

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"Captivating Saltwater Wonders: A Glimpse into the Enchanting Marine Realm" Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of saltwater, where nature's marvels unfold beneath the shimmering waves. In this captivating photo, two little blue penguins stand proudly on rocks, their silhouettes illuminated by Melbourne city lights. As winners of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021, this enchanting scene symbolizes the delicate balance between urban life and marine habitats. Venturing further into the tempestuous seas, we witness Storm Ruth unleashing its fury upon d'Ar-Men lighthouse at Ile de Sein in Armorique. The relentless waves crash against its sturdy walls, a testament to human resilience amidst nature's wrath. Amidst these tumultuous waters lies a heartwarming sight – an Alaskan sea otter mother tenderly carrying her young pup through icy Alaskan waters. Their bond exemplifies maternal love and protection in one of Earth's most unforgiving environments. Moving towards warmer shores, we encounter a majestic dugong gracefully feeding on a seagrass meadow. This gentle giant reminds us of the importance of preserving fragile ecosystems that sustain countless marine species. The ocean holds many secrets, including encounters with magnificent killer whales or orcas gliding effortlessly through Arctic waters. These intelligent creatures inspire awe and remind us of our responsibility to safeguard their habitat for generations to come. Delving deeper into mysterious depths reveals an astonishing sight – a Greenland shark adorned with parasitic copepods clinging to its body. This symbiotic relationship highlights nature's intricate interconnectedness even in seemingly harsh conditions. Above water once again, northern gannets dive fearlessly from great heights into Scottish seas below as they hunt for fish. Their precision and agility showcase nature's remarkable adaptations for survival. In Monterey Bay, USA, another heartwarming moment unfolds as a sea otter mother carries her young pup, barely three weeks old.