Sea Fans Collection

Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps open to feed at night. South China Sea, Sipadan Island, Borneo

Gorgonian coral (Gorganacea) with polyps extended for feeding, Savusavu, Fiji

Warty / Pink sea fan coral {Eunicella verrucosa} white form, Channel Islands, UK

Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a Yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini) Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Blanket stars (Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae) climbing Fan coral (Paramuricea placomus) to position themselves in water current, Trondheimsfjorden, Norway, February 2009

Gorgonian coral (Paramuricea clavata) on rock face covered with Yellow encrusting anemones (Parazoanthus axinellae) sponges and corals, Horsehead, Lavezzi Islands, Corsica, France, September 2008

Pink sea fan / Warty coral (Eunicella verrucosa) with attached eggs of a Common squid (Loligo vulgaris), eggcase of a Lesser-spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula)

Arnazs Damselfish, Chrysiptera arnazae, Philippines
A huge fan of gorgonian coral is the background for Arnazs damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae). Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at a depth to avoid the effects of the surge; Philippines

Starfish on coral, Fiji
A seastar (Fromia sp.) on a red fan of gorgonian coral; Fiji

Orange gorgonian sea fan with white polyps, Bali, Indonesia

A diver approaches soft corals, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
A diver approaches soft corals (Dendronepthya sp.) through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian Sea Fan - Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives
LEE-115 Gorgonian Sea Fan Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives Echinogorgia sp. Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Pigmy Seahorse - living in seafans of similar colour and texture - Indonesia
VT-8973 Pigmy Seahorse - living in seafans of similar colour and texture Indonesia Hippocampus bargibanti Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

This feather star (Order Comatulida) has attached itself to a sea fan (Order Gorgonacea)
AUS-559 Featherstar (Order Comatulida) attached to a sea fan (Order Gorgonacea). Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland

Diver swims over a reef, Belize

Arrow crab on a sea fan, Belize

Shrimp on a sea fan, Belize

Sea whips and soft coral, Fiji

Large whip goby on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colorful gorgonian grows off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A colorful gorgonian grows in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

A colony of red whip fan corals with crinoids, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with yellow and black crinoids, South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Gorgonian Sea Fans on Caymans North Wall, Grand Cayman

Coral reef and sponges, Belize

A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Papua New Guinea
A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Reefscape with grand sea whip and gorgonian sea fans
Reefscape with grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis) and gorgonian sea fans, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A red sea fan with sponge colored clam attached, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with sponge colored clam attached, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close-up of gorgonian sea fan polyps feeding, Beqqa Lagoon Fiji

Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck, Bali
Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck with diver in background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Yellow and black striped tiger cowrie on sea fan, Bali, Indonesia
Yellow and black striped tiger cowrie on yellow sea fan, Bali, Indonesia

Colorful gorgonians grow in off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Red goby on orange sea fan, Borneo, Indonesia

Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, soft corals and school of anthias fish
Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, multi-colored soft corals and school of anthias fish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tiger cowrie on yellow sea fan, Bali, Indonesia

A colony of sea whips grows on a coral reef in Indonesia
A colony of sea whips grows on a beautiful coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Red soft coral with crinoid and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid, anthias and boat silhouette in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Yellow feather star on red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Yellow feather star (Crinoid Sp) on red sea fan, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver explores a coral reef in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver explores a coral reef scape in the remote Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver swims above a whip coral, Indonesia

Anthias fish and soft corals, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Soft coral and sea fan, Fiji

Sea fans and crinoid, Fiji

A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Fiji
A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Colourful sea fan seascape, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver swims over sea fans, Indonesia

Diver and sea fans, Fiji

Tangle of wiry red corals with black crinoid, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Sea Fans: A Nighttime Feast in the South China Sea" Gorgonian Seafan Coral (Gorgonacea) polyps open to feed at night. These fascinating creatures, resembling delicate fans, come alive under the cover of darkness. Found in the enchanting waters of the South China Sea, these Gorgonian corals extend their polyps for feeding, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Diving into Savusavu, Fiji reveals another captivating sight - Warty/Pink sea fan coral (Eunicella verrucosa) in its white form. Nestled among Channel Islands in the UK lies a breathtaking display of Keys simnia (Neosimnia spelta) on a Yellow gorgonia (Eunicella cavolini), showcasing nature's artistic touch within Larvotto Marine Reserve. Witnessing Blanket stars (Gorgonocephalus caputmedusae) gracefully climbing Fan coral (Paramuricea placomus) is an awe-inspiring experience that highlights symbiotic relationships thriving beneath the surface. On rocky faces adorned with Yellow encrusting anemones, Gorgonian coral (Paramuricea clavata) finds its home and adds vibrant hues to underwater landscapes. The Pink sea fan/Warty coral (Eunicella verrucosa), adorned with attached eggs of a Common squid, showcases nature's nurturing side amidst Indonesia's marine wonders. Arnazs Damselfish Chrysiptera arnazae adds bursts of color as it dances through Philippine waters alongside starfish perched upon majestic corals found in Fiji. Orange gorgonian sea fans with white polyps create a striking contrast against Bali's turquoise waters while divers approach soft corals in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia – revealing an intricate tapestry woven by nature herself. Delving deeper into this aquatic paradise unravels hidden treasures, such as the elusive Pigmy Seahorse.