Saltwater Collection (page 20)

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

Munks mobula ray / Devilray (Mobula munkiana) leaping out of the water, Sea of Cortez, Gulf of California, Baja California, Mexico, February

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

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting for herring fish (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Reef manta (Manta alfredi) mouth open feeding at night, South Ari atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) hunting inside herring baitball (Clupea harengus), Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway, April

Historical illustration of Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) Pierre Denys de Montfort engraving from Histoire Naturelle Generale et Particuliere des Mollusques, 1801-1802

Yellow warty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia. Java Sea

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

Common eider (Somateria mollissima), female on her nest with sea behind, Finland, May

Southern Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) colony, Kidney Island, Falkland Islands, October. Vulnerable species

Silver Drummer (Kyphosus sydneyanus) fish off the coast of Neds Beach, Lord Howe island, Lord Howe Island Group UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, New South Wales, Australia, October 2012

Giant Manta Ray (Manta birostris), with Remoras (Echeneididae) Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean, Western Mexico, March

Sea cucumber / Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Tropical Flounder (Bothus mancus), Socorro Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands), Pacific Ocean

Galapagos Shark (Charcharhinus galapagensis), Roca Partida islet, Revillagigedo Archipelago Biosphere Reserve / Archipielago de Revillagigedo UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site (Socorro Islands)

Striped Dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) in the strait of Gibraltar, Spain

Nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) over seagrass at night. White spiracle behind eye is visible. South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

Puna / James flamingo (Phoenicoparrus jamesi) flock on Laguna Colorado, Reserva Eduardo Avaroa, Altiplano, Bolivia

Sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

Flame anthias (Pseudanthias ignitus) displaying to the more drab female (above) during courtship in the evening. Similan Islands, Thailand. Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) female at night with Bar jacks (Caranx ruber), South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary. Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean

School of Munks devil ray (Mobula munkiana), feeding on plankton at night, photographed on a long exposure, Espiritu Santo Island, Sea of Cortez, Baja California, Mexico, East Pacific Ocean

Llama standing in mud at the edge of Laguna Colorada, Bolivia

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) mother and sleeping newborn pup (aged 3 days) Monterey, California, USA. *Digitally darkened scar on mothers nose

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

Patagonian redfish (Sebastes oculatus) about 4cm, Comau Fjord, Patagonia, Chile

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) Yap, Micronesia

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) seen from above with pilot fish, Azores Islands, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Giant moray eel (Gymnothorax javanicus) opening its mouth to breathe, at night on the barge wreck, Gubal Island, northern Red Sea

Curlew (Numenius arquata) roosting on saltmarsh, Cromarty Firth, Scotland, UK April

Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its awingsa (in fact enlarged pectoral
Dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) opens its wings (in fact enlarged pectoral fins) Seraya, Tulamben area, Bali, Indonesia, Java Sea

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) profile of male displaying (the blue stripe at the bottom of the frame is the tail of another individual) Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Chilean devil rays / Mobulas (Mobula tarapacana) offshore Santa Maria, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean

Purple-striped jellyfish (Chrysaora colorata) captive, USA, January

Aerial view of Cape Town city with Table Mountain, South Africa, taken from helicopter, May 2011

Plankton at night, Palau, Philippine Sea

Shag (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) two heads showing above rock, Vardo, Norway March

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) mother and calf porpoising during annual Sardine run, Port St Johns, South Africa, June

Kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea), Atlantic Ocean, North West Norway, March

Brown algae (Desmarestia anceps) from King George Island, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica. Preserved specimen

Blackspotted stingray (Taeniurops meyeni) with a remora (Echeneis naucrates) attached to its belly swimming in the open water with a diver in the background. Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Killer whale (Orcinus orca) adult male surfacing at dusk surrounded by birds, who watch for herrings (Clupea harengus) left after they have fed, Andenes, Andoya island, North Atlantic Ocean, Norway

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) with mouth open, Dominica, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean. Vulnerable species

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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.