Sea Fans Collection (page 5)

Divers descend onto a deep wreef with red sea whip corals, Fiji

Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral and crinoid with twin lamps
Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) and crinoid (Crinoid sp.) with twin lamps, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Gorgonain fan with polyps out feeding, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches colorful soft corals and crinoids on the reefs of Raja Ampat
A diver approaches colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids on the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Bannerfish on a brown sea fan with crinoid stars, Bali, Indonesia

Gorgonians grow on a shallow reef off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean is home to a wide variety of marine organisms and is thus a favorite destination for divers, snorkelers

A colorful coral reef grows along a deep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A Sergeant Major Damselfish and a sea fan, Key Largo, Florida
A Sergeant Major Damselfish (Abudefduf saxatilis) swims through an opening in a sea fan, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Large red gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian Reef

Colony of red whip fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

Red seahorse on Caribbean reef
Red Seahorse on Caribbean reef

Sea fan on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star beside some sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji
A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star (Culcita novaeguineae) beside some beautiful sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji

Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Coral and sponge reef, Belize

Colorful soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Green sea turtle with a red gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on a ledge with a red gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sea whips, Fiji

Deep reef scene in Fiji with a beautiful gorgonian fan

Green sea turtle near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Divers swimming by sea fans, Indonesia

Red sea whip coral in deep water beneath a large coral bommie, Fiji

Reefscape with black coral and gorgonian sea fan, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver approaches a gorgonian sea fan through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat
Gorgonian sea fan attached to a leg under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red whip coral sea fan with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip coral sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A crinoid on a bright red sea fan, Solomon Islands
A crinoid on a bright red sea fan with diver in the background, Solomon Islands

A bi-color damselfish amongst the coral reef, Key Largo, Florida
A bi-color damselfish (Stegastes partitus) swimming at the base of a purple colored sea fan, surronded by tube sponges (Aplysina fistularis), fire coral (Millepora alcicornis)

Soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn a reef in Fiji
Beautiful soft corals and gorgonian sea fans adorn the walls and ceiling of a reef in Fiji

Colorful crinoids and soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful soft corals adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red soft coral with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A beautiful coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Soft coral colonies and gorgonians on a coral reef in Indonesia
Beautiful soft coral colonies and gorgonians grow on a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Gorgonians and reef-building corals near the Blue Hole in Belize
Colorful gorgonians and reef-building corals grow in shallow water near the famous Blue Hole in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

A red sea fan with crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Yellow sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Pair of orange gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid star with sunlight shining through, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

A dead table coral, now covered in healthy soft corals, taken at Neptune Fan Sea, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red bigeye fish and sea fan in an underwater cave, Mauritius

An orange wire coral, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
An orange wire coral (Stichopathes sp.), with diver in background, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Large whip goby and pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) and pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Brightly colored soft coral, Dibba, Oman
Brightly colored fuschia, red and grey soft coral against black and green water, Dibba, Oman

A small school of Bermuda Chub (Kyphosus sectatrix) swim over the coral reef and by some sea fans in warm clear waters off the coast of Grand Cayman Island

Purple sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Blue Striped grunts schooling on Caribbean reef

Purple and yellow sea fan in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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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.