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Gray snapper (Lutjanus griseus) shoal swimming over Turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus), Jardines de la Reina / Gardens of the Queen National Park, Caribbean Sea, Ciego de Avila, Cuba

Tail of a North Atlantic right whale (Eubalaena glacialis) as it dives, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Canada. July 2019. IUCN Status: Endangered

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) near the surface in shallow water, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Panamic Cushion Sea Star (Pentaceraster cumingi) and a school of Yellow-tailed Grunt (Anisotremus interruptus), Galapagos Island, Ecuador. December

Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) swimming, Indian Ocean, off Sri Lanka. March

A Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), heavily scarred, possibly from shark attacks, on sand bank off Eleuthera, Bahamas

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

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

Noble pen shell (Pinna nobilis) is the largest bivalve in the Mediterranean. It is mostly found in seagrass meadows (Posidonia oceanica). National Marine Park of Alonissos Northern Sporades, Greece

Sky emperors (Lethrinus mahsena) shoaling in Passe Dubois / Dubois channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

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

Northern lights in Nil moguba, Karelia, Russia. White Sea

Bull ray (Pteromylaeus bovinus), South Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) and Pilot fish (Naucrates ductor), Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over a sandy seabed, Bimini, Bahamas

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus), at night Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Shorthead sabretooth blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps) inhabiting a discarded sponge-encrusted bottle on the sea bed. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nudibranch (Goniobranchus kuniei, formerly in Chromodoris) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) in Hawaiian reef scene with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) Hawaii

Garibaldi (Hypsypops rubicundus) in forest of giant kelp, (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

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

Long exposure of a group of Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) hunt Silversides (Atherinidae) inside a coral cavern. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Dugong (Dugong dugon) male, swims over seagrass meadow (Halophila stipulacea) accompanied by a young Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus). Marsa Nabaa, Marsa Alam, Egypt. Red Sea

RF - Pod of Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) cruise in formation over the sand of a lagoon while sleeping. Egypt. Red Sea (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Aerial view of the rock islands, Palau

Red lionfish (Pterois volitans) swimming under a coral ledge, Palau

Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp. ) swarm in a marine lake, Jellyfish Lake, Eil Malk island
Golden jellyfish (Mastigias sp.) swarm in a marine lake, Jellyfish Lake, Eil Malk island, Rock Islands, Palau

Jellyfish, probably a purple stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) at night in the Sargasso Sea, Atlantic Ocean

Zebra / Leopard shark (Stegostoma varium) swimming away from the bottom, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Close-up of a Egg-eating / Turtleheaded sea snake (Emydocephalus annulatus) with eggs coming out of its mouth, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

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

Natural basin in Oro Bay with the New Caledonia pines (Araucaria columnaris) that gave the name to the island, New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Ocean Pacifique - Nouvelle caledonie - Gros plan de la tete d un nason licorne (Naso brevirostris) de nuit Pacific Ocean - New Caledonia - A close-up of the head of a spotted or longnose unicornfish

Yellowtail tang (Zebrasoma xanthurum) male and female turn belly to belly during spawning to ensure fertilization. Temple, Ras Umm Sid, Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Black and white photo of school of Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) form a circular shoal in open water, on the drop off of a coral reef. Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

Bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus), group socialising in shallow water, aerial view. Part of larger group of more than 50 whales congregating, Sea of Okhotsk sub-population, Russia

Sculpin (Bero elegans) eggs. Hokkaido, Japan. May

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis) female, stationary with calf heading to surface for breath of air. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Southern humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae australis), fluke of male as he dives. Vava'u, Tonga, South Pacific

Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vavaau, Tonga
Rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) small group swimming at depth. Vava u, Tonga, South Pacific

Brydeas whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies
Brydes whale (Balaenoptera edeni edeni) adult female feeding at surface on anchovies with her calf. Gulf of Thailand, Pacific

Small boat on calm waters with reflections of cloud formations, Gulf of Thailand, Pacific

Hard coral (Platygyra) in shallow blue water, Ambon, Indonesia

Atlantic walruses (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) hanging out in shallow water in Svalbard, , Norway, June

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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.