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Sulawesi Sea Collection

Discover the breathtaking wonders of the Sulawesi Sea, where nature's beauty thrives in every corner

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Portrait of a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in morning light

Portrait of a Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in morning light. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed

Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) hunting in seagrass bed. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone

Orange anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) in its host Mertens carpet sea anemone (Stichodactyla mertensii). Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea / Sulawesi Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) gather at dawn on a shallow coral reef

Bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum) gather at dawn on a shallow coral reef. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea. Vulnerable species

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: RF - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) beneath clouds. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

RF - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) beneath clouds. Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia. Celebes Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) portrait, Sipidan, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) portrait, Sipidan, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli), with mouth brooding eggs

Male Gold-specs jawfish (Opistognathus randalli), with mouth brooding eggs, the eyes can clearly be seen in the eggs indicating they will soon hatch, Mabul Island, Sabah, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Minute / Dwarf filefish (Rudarius minutus) just over an inch long as an adult

Minute / Dwarf filefish (Rudarius minutus) just over an inch long as an adult, Celebes Sea, Mabul Island, Malaysia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Crinoid (Crinoidea) on Soft coral (Alcyonacea). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan

Crinoid (Crinoidea) on Soft coral (Alcyonacea). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion). Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) close up detail of the retractable eye-lashes

Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) close up detail of the retractable eye-lashes, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia Celebes Sea

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Juvenile blacksaddle filefish

Juvenile blacksaddle filefish (Paraluteres prionurus) mimicking a black-saddled toby (puffer) fish (Canthigaster valentini) beside hard coral. This fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Elephant skin coral (Pachyseris sp. )

Elephant skin coral (Pachyseris sp. )
Elephant skin coral (Pachyseris sp.). Photographed off Maratua Island, in the Sulawesi Sea, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Soft coral polyps (Clavularia sp. )

Soft coral polyps (Clavularia sp. )
Soft coral polyps (Clavularia sp.). This coral has stinging cells on its tentacles that kill any organisms within the plankton it feeds

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Young papuan cuttlefish

Young papuan cuttlefish (Sepia papuensis). Cuttlefish have or contracting pigment cells called chromatophores that allow it to change colour according to its surroundings

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Mantle of a giant clam

Mantle of a giant clam (Tridacna gigas). The clams mantle tissues contain symbiotic singled- celled dinoflagellate algae (zooxanthellae), which provide it with nutrition and its colour

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Thorny oyster

Thorny oyster (Spondylus varius). This filter feeder is a bivalve mollusc and is part of the clam family. However, like true oysters, this oyster cements itself to rocks

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Oblique-banded sweetlips

Oblique-banded sweetlips (Plectorhinchus lineatus) and a giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria). This fish can reach up to 50 centimetres in length

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Pajama cardinalfish

Pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera). this fish feeds on planktonic crustaceans at night, sheltering in large shoals amongst corals by day

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Circular spadefish

Circular spadefish (Platax orbicularis) in a school. This fish is also called the orbicular batfish. It can reach up to 50 centimetres in length

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: School of chevron barracuda

School of chevron barracuda
Chevron barracuda (Sphyraena qenie). Diver exploring a school of chevron barracuda. This fish congregates in schools numbering many thousands, seeking safety in numbers from predators such as tuna

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Stonefish

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) camouflaged against rocks on the seabed. The camouflage makes it indistinguishable when it buries itself in sand or hides amongst rocks and reefs to ambush its prey

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Mating mandarinfish

Mating mandarinfish (Synchiropus picturatus). This fish is also called the picturesque dragonet. It is found in the Indo-West Pacific regions and feeds on small benthic invertebrates

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Longfin batfish

Longfin batfish (Platax teira) being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus). This fish can reach up to 70 centimetres in length. It is found throughout the Indo-West Pacific

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Commersons frogfish

Commersons frogfish (Antennarius commerson) camouflaged against sponges. The Commersons frogfish (black) can reach up to 38 centimetres in length and is found throughout the Indo-Pacific

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Many-spotted sweetlips

Many-spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides). Also known as harlequin sweetlips, this fish can reach a length of around 72 centimetres

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Dwarf hawkfish

Dwarf hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys falco) resting on a barrel sponge. This fish spends most of its time resting on the coral reef and darts out only to feed

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Picturesque dragonet

Picturesque dragonet (Synchiropus picturatus). This fish is also known as a mandarinefish. The bright markings on this fish deter predators from eating it as it portrays toxicity

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Tourist accommodation

Tourist accommodation on a beach. This house is part of a resort in Maratua Atoll, on Maratua Island, in Kalimantan, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Tourism

Tourism. Tourists enjoying the view of the Sulawesi Sea. Photographed on Maratua Island, in Kalimantan, Indonesia

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Scuba divers

Scuba divers using reef hooks to clip themselves to the rock during a strong current. The diver to the far right has a dive computer on his wrist to help him avoid decompression

Background imageSulawesi Sea Collection: Green turtle nesting beach

Green turtle nesting beach on Sangalaki Island, in Kalimantan, Indonesia. Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) lay their eggs on this island throughout the year


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Discover the breathtaking wonders of the Sulawesi Sea, where nature's beauty thrives in every corner. As the morning light illuminates the crystal-clear waters, a portrait of a majestic Green sea turtle emerges, gracefully gliding through its underwater kingdom. At dawn, on a shallow coral reef, witness an extraordinary gathering of Bumphead parrotfish. These magnificent creatures create a vibrant spectacle as they navigate through the colorful corals beneath the surface. Beneath clouds that paint a picturesque sky, an enchanting scene unfolds at Sipadan Island in Sabah, Borneo. A mesmerizing RF image captures a Green sea turtle serenely swimming amidst its natural habitat. Venturing deeper into this aquatic wonderland reveals fascinating marine life like never before. Behold the captivating Painted frogfish with its intricate patterns and unique features found in Sipidan, Malaysia's Celebes Sea. Witnessing nature's miracles is not limited to fish alone; even jaw-dropping moments can be found among Male Gold-specs jawfish. With their mouths brooding eggs and eyes clearly visible within them, these tiny yet resilient creatures await imminent hatching on Mabul Island in Sabah. Delve into the realm of miniature marvels as you encounter Minute/Dwarf filefish measuring just over an inch long when fully grown. Despite their size, these delicate beings possess remarkable intricacies that captivate any observer lucky enough to spot them. Explore further and stumble upon another intriguing sight—a Banded sea krait hunting amidst seagrass beds. Its sleek movements and venomous presence remind us of both nature's beauty and its untamed power. The Derawan Islands in East Kalimantan offer glimpses into otherworldly encounters between species such as Crinoid resting gently on Soft coral formations—an exquisite display of symbiosis thriving beneath tranquil waves. In this underwater paradise resides another iconic creature—the Pink anemonefish.