Soft Corals Collection

Leather Coral (Sinularia flexibilis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

An aerial view of healthy corals being exposed at low tide in Indonesia. This tropical region is known to harbor extraordinary marine biodiversity

Dead mens fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) growing on rock, Saltstraumen, Bod, Norway, October 2008

Great spider crab (Hyas araneus) on Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, feeding in a current, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum), growing on rock faces below the kelp, St Abbs (St Abbs and Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve), Berwickshire, Scotland, UK, October 2011

Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp) with Blueline snappers (Lutjanus kasmira). Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A gully lined with the soft coral Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) growing beneath a summer canopy of kelp, Rosehearty, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK, June

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) Maldives, Indian Ocean
Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) Maldives, Indian Ocean

prolific soft corals, Red Soft Coral (Gersemia rubiformis) and new species of pink and orange soft corals, South East Alaska, Inside Passage

Barrier Reef Wildlife in the Cayman Islands
Colorful fish and live coral on display on a sunny day in the tropics

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

Abundance of schooling fish on colourful coral reef in Fiji
An abundance of schooling fish on a colourful coral reef; Fiji

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

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Two Silhouetted Divers Behind Soft Corals In The Red Sea

Fish And Colourful Corals

Strapweed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus). This fish can grow up to 18 centimetres in length and it can be found in shallow coastal algae reefs and estuaries

Pygmy sweeper fish over a coral reef
Pygmy sweeper fish (Parapriacanthus ransonetti) over a coral reef. Photographed in Indonesia

Soft coral and sea squirts

Lyretail anthias and coral
Lyretail anthias. Female lyretail anthias, or goldies, (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) with fire coral. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Tropical reef, Indonesia
Tropical reef. Diverse community of soft corals, Tubastrea sp. hard corals, hydroids and feather stars growing on a boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft Corals - both these corals are the same species - Indonesia
VT-8970 Soft Corals - both these corals are the same species Indonesia Scleronephthya sp. Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Starfish and soft corals, Hurgada, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Soft corals, Egyptian Red Sea, blue background
Len Deeley / SplashdownDirect

Free diver taking a look at soft corals. Shark and Yolanda, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai, Red Sea, Egypt
Mark Doherty / SplashdownDirect

Soft corals, Lobophytum sp. and Sarcophytum sp. Rongelap, Marshall Islands, Micronesia
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Edible Crab (Cancer pagarus), robust crab, brown in colour with black tips to claws amidst algae and soft corals
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Coral wall - Komodo Marine Park is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Pink Sand Beach, Komodo Island
VT-8348 Coral wall - Komodo Marine Park is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Pink Sand Beach, Komodo Island

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Soft corals, with their delicate beauty and vibrant colors, are a mesmerizing sight to behold. From the Leather Coral (Sinularia flexibilis) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia to the Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) colonies adorned by an Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa), these underwater wonders never fail to captivate. In the depths of the ocean, a Great spider crab (Hyas araneus) seeks refuge on the branches of Deadmans fingers coral. The intricate patterns and textures of this soft coral species create a perfect hiding spot for marine creatures like this curious crustacean. As we explore further, we discover Dead mans fingers thriving on rock faces beneath towering kelp forests. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to these underwater landscapes, casting an enchanting spell over all who encounter them. A Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) sways gracefully in harmony with Blueline snappers (Lutjanus kasmira), creating a picturesque scene that showcases nature's artistry at its finest. This symbiotic relationship between coral and fish is both fascinating and essential for maintaining balance within marine ecosystems. From Saltstraumen, Bodø in Norway to gullies lined with Dead mans fingers off unknown shores, these resilient corals adapt and flourish in diverse environments around the world. They serve as a testament to nature's ability to thrive even under challenging conditions. An Amphipod perches atop another colony of Deadmans fingers coral; its presence adding yet another layer of complexity and intrigue to this already captivating ecosystem. These tiny creatures find solace among the soft folds of coral branches, forming unique relationships that contribute to the intricacy of life below sea level. Zooming in closer reveals stunning details - every nook and cranny filled with life - as seen in Maldives' Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) in the Indian Ocean.