Sessile Collection (page 3)

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

Red whip fan coral with diver and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver and purple athias, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sunlight illuminates a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat
Sunlight pours down on a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Large yellow brown gorgonian sea fan profiled against sunburst, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Solomon Islands
Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Marovo lagoon, Solomon Islands

Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Papua New Guinea
Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

A huge gorgonian grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A huge gorgonian grows on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Reef scape in the Solomon Islands showing various corals

A colony of red whip fan corals with diver, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whip sea fan with elephant ear sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Whip sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with elephant ear sponge and diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches a beautiful gorgonian sea fan, Cayman Islands

Sea fan on the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan, Indonesia
Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Gorgonians grow in shallow water 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

A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows, Indonesia
A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows in the background, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bright orange sponge with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge and seascape with sunburst, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Top view of a pnk barrel sponge against the cyan reef bottom, Indonesia
Top view of a pnk barrel sponge looking like a saucer against the cyan reef bottom, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam, West Papua, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam in the foreground, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Sea fans and soft coral, Fiji

A juvenile golden spadefish against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Diver and elephant ear sponge, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver and elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft corals adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Reef scene with sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Spectacular reef scene showing sea fan (Semperina sp.) at Barneys reef, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Barrel sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.) and diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

A large purple sea fan on Caribbean reef
A large purple sea fan with diver in background on Caribbean reef

Colorful tunicates grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Soft coral seascape, Fiji

A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge, Papua New Guinea
A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, 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

A large sponge with diver in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

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

Diver with torchlight over large round pinkish barrel sponge, with sunlight in the distance, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Reef top with various types of soft coral under greenish water at sunset, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Giant sea anemone on reef in Cozumel, Mexico

Scorpionfish hiding in a barrel sponge, Nassau, The Bahamas

A large barrel sponge with Queen Angelfish on Caribbean reef

Sea fan on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A colorful tunicate grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

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

Orange sponge with crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
Orange sponge with crinoid attached and diver, Papua New Guinea

Curly bright orange sponge with greyish whip coral, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A pair of tunicates grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of colorful tunicates grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

Sea whips, Fiji

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"Sessile: Exploring the Beauty of Immobility" Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire - a serene forest where sessile oaks stand tall, rooted in their ancient wisdom. Quercus petraea, commonly known as sessile oak, graces the woodlands with its majestic presence and provides shelter for countless creatures. Delicate and enchanting, the toadshade or sessile trillium (Trillium sessile) blooms gracefully amidst the woodland floor of Brocton Coppice. Discovering the hidden wonders of nature - behold the exquisite Sessile-leaved bean caper (Zygophyllum sessilifolium), a plant that thrives in arid landscapes. The resilience of nature shines through as sessile oaks (Quercus petraea) withstand time's passage while nurturing life within their branches. Dive into an underwater paradise as a diver approaches soft corals in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia - witnessing firsthand how these mesmerizing organisms remain immobile yet vibrant. In the depths of Atlantic Ocean lies a sea anemone firmly attached to the sea floor - showcasing its captivating beauty while remaining steadfastly anchored. Explore Fiji's marine wonderland adorned with sea whips and soft coral formations that sway gently with ocean currents - reminding us that stillness can be breathtaking too. Immerse yourself in Fiji's aquatic realm where stunning sea fans create an ethereal backdrop against crystal-clear waters; marvel at their intricate designs born from stillness itself. Journey to Caribbean seas where a diverse reef comes alive with colorful gorgonians resembling delicate fans - proving that even without mobility, splendor knows no bounds.