Sea Bed Collection

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This whole Earth map is centred on the Greenwich meridian, at zero degrees latitude

Mariana trench sea floor topography
Mariana trench topography. Computer model of the topography of the region surrounding the Mariana trench (purple arc, lower centre) in the Pacific Ocean, the deepest point on Earth

Sea cucumber (Thelenota sp.) spawning. Microscopic sex cells (gametes) are being released to allow fertilisation (the fusing of a male and a female sex cell)

Australia, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southeast Asia (top left), New Zealand (lower right) and Antarctica (bottom right)

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) resting on the seabed. This turtle is found in warm tropical waters. It is herbivorous and feeds on algae and sea grasses

Earth, topographic and bathymetric map. This map is centred on the Pacific Ocean, at longitude 140 degrees west. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas

Starry smooth-hound shark (Mustelus asterias) resting on seabed, Channel Isles, UK

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) crawling on the seabed. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

Africa, topographic map. Highlands and lowlands of the continents are shown as ridges and flat areas. Southern Europe and the Middle East are also seen at top and upper right respectively

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

th Huxley / Sambourne 1888
THOMAS HENRY HUXLEY A satire on the English scientists discovery of a gelatinous substance on the seabed: he is discussing his findings with a mermaid

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans
CHT157306 The Little Mermaid before a statue in the sea, illustration for a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen (1805-75), from Album du Pere Castor published by Flammarion

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

Herzogin Cecilie nearing Falmouth, Cornwall
The Herzogin Cecilie, a German four mast barque (Windjammer), named after German Crown Princess Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (1886-1954), nearing Falmouth, Cornwall

Atlantic Spotted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) underwater on the Little Bahama Banks, Grand Bahama Island
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Adult Moorish idols (Zanclus cornutus), Batu Bolong Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cuba. True-colour satellite image of the island of Cuba (upper left to lower right) in the Caribbean Sea. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and clouds are white

Futuristic encounter with an octopus
A futuristic encounter with an octopus on the seabed. A man rescues a woman from its clutches

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672998 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672992 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving)
672990 Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving)
672994 Underwater diving suit. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving)
672980 Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving)
672979 Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672993 Underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672984 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672995 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Halley's diving bell, 1850
3359192 Halley's diving bell, 1850; (add.info.: Representation of Halley's diving bell, showing how the barrel of air was lowered to the sea bed and connected to bell by a pipe)

Wolffish at the bottom of an aquarium, 1883. Creator: Willem Witsen
Wolffish at the bottom of an aquarium, 1883

Two Pike in an aquarium, seen from the side and from the front, c.1876-c.1924. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Two Pike in an aquarium, seen from the side and from the front, c.1876-c.1924

Aquarium with three North Sea fish: lobster, dogfish and plaice, c.1876-c.1924. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Aquarium with three North Sea fish: lobster, dogfish and plaice, c.1876-c.1924

Pike and Perch in an Aquaruim, 1910-1920. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Pike and Perch in an Aquaruim, 1910-1920

Gold- and Silverfish in an Aquarium, 1890-1922. Creator: Gerrit Willem Dijsselhof
Gold- and Silverfish in an Aquarium, 1890-1922

Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884. Creator: Max Klinger
Back into Nothingness, plate fifteen from A Life, 1884

Head of Neptune, 18th century. Creator: James Barry
Head of Neptune, 18th century

Spiny spider crab {Maja squinado} on seabed, Channel Islands, UK

Purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana) on sandy sea bed. Rinca, Indonesia

Aerial view of coral reef in the crystal transparent sea, Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, Caribbean, West Indies

Giant scallop (Pecten maximus) on seabed, feeding, showing mantle, Channel Isles, UK, June

Wreck of tugboat Blue Plunder at night off Nassau, Bahamas. January 2008

Sea Bottom, late 19th or early 20th century. Artist: Vasily Ivanovich Denisov
Sea Bottom, late 19th or early 20th century. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

Sea anemones (colour litho)
3630248 Sea anemones (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea anemones. Illustration from Meyers Konversations-Lexicon, c1895.); © Look and Learn

Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho)
3630235 Edible shellfish in British waters (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edible shellfish in British waters)

Seahorses and pipefish (coloured engraving)
5996462 Seahorses and pipefish (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seahorses and pipefish.); © Look and Learn

Sea anemones (chromolitho)
5996976 Sea anemones (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sea anemones. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

Coral (chromolitho)
5996978 Coral (chromolitho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coral. Illustration from El Mundo Ilustrado Biblioteca de Las Familias)

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Exploring the hidden depths of our Earth's oceans reveals a mesmerizing world beneath the waves, known as the sea bed. Just like the diverse landscapes on land, the sea bed boasts its own unique topographic and bathymetric map that unravels mysteries waiting to be discovered. One of nature's most awe-inspiring wonders lies in the Mariana Trench sea floor topography. Plummeting to unfathomable depths, this trench showcases an intricate network of underwater canyons and ridges that rival any mountain range on land. Here, amidst this rugged terrain, elusive creatures like the enigmatic sea cucumber thrive in their natural habitat. Venturing towards Australia's coastal waters unveils another captivating sight on our journey through oceanic landscapes. The topographic map portrays a stunning array of coral reefs teeming with life; it is here where graceful green turtles gracefully glide through vibrant underwater gardens. As we continue our exploration across Earth's vast expanse, we encounter enchanting scenes reminiscent of fairy tales. Imagine The Little Mermaid before a statue submerged in the deep blue sea – an illustration from Hans Christian Andersen's timeless story comes alive beneath gentle currents. Inspired by literature once more, Kingsley's Water Babies transports us into an imaginative realm inhabited by fascinating creatures such as mantis shrimp. These colorful crustaceans wield astonishing strength and agility while navigating their sandy homes at remarkable speeds. Journeying further inland brings us to Africa - a continent renowned for its breathtaking landscapes both above and below water. Its topographic map showcases majestic mountains intertwining with sprawling plains leading us to discover yet another marvel: Huxley’s Sambourne 1888 depicts African wildlife coexisting harmoniously within these aquatic realms alongside magnificent species like Wonderpus octopus. The sea bed remains an enigma awaiting exploration; it holds secrets untold and treasures unseen by human eyes until now.