Under Water Collection (page 2)

Female teen scuba diver, Wreck of the RMS Rhone, sank after the Great Hurricane of 1867 off the coast of Salt Island, near Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean. (MR)

Female teen scuba diver, Wreck of the RMS Rhone, sank after the Great Hurricane of 1867 off the coast of Salt Island, near Tortola, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean. (MR)

Koi carp in a pond. Koi carp is a domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio). It originated in China, but became known to the Western World through Japan

Scuba Diver
A scuba diver inside a large metal water tank. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) crawling on the seabed. Despite its name this is neither a mantis or a shrimp, instead being a crustacean only distantly related to the true shrimps

Tiger shark (Galeocardo cuvieri) artwork. The tiger shark is a voracious predator, attacking other sharks, marine mammals, birds and even crocodiles

Yellowfin tuna. School of yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares). This fish is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world

Ammonites. Computer artwork of ammonites in the sea during the Devonian period. This lasted from around 408 to 360 million years ago

Cambrian animals, artwork
Cambrian animals. Artwork of an Opabinia regalis invertebrate (upper right) attempting to catch its prey, a primitive chordate called Pikaia (lower left)

Manta rays (Manta birostris). This is the worlds largest ray. It can reach a total length of around eight metres and weigh up to 3, 000 kilograms

Diver collecting amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s
Underwater diver gathering amber in the Baltic Sea, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

How the elephant crosses a river
A man, somewhere in the Asian subcontinent, crosses a river standing on the back of an elephant. The man has rudimentary reins attached to the elephants tusks

The Old Man and the Sea
Illustration by Raymond Sheppard to The Old Man and the Sea - a novella by Ernest Hemingway, written in Cuba in 1951. The story focuses on Santiago

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, Diving Bell
Alexander the Great, King Alexander III of Macedon. He is said to have used a diving vessel for seeing underwater

Trident missile test launch C016 / 6616
Trident missile test launch from the submarine USS Mariano G. Vallejo. Trident missiles are submarine-launched ballistic missiles that are armed with nuclear warheads

Kingsley / Water Babies
Tom saw the fairies carry baby & cradle gently down; another drowned baby is introduced to the world of the water babies

Pacific manta rays over reef in possible mating behavior. West Maui, Hawaii, USA
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Alexanders Diving Bell
Alexander the Great, king of Greece, is said to have used a diving vessel for seeing underwater

Futuristic underwater croquet. The players are all wearing diving helmets with oxygen packs on their backs

Reef scene with sea fan, Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Undersea life of the North Pacific seen from the Nautilus
VERNE: 20, 000 LEAGUES. Undersea life of the North Pacific seen from the " Nautilus" : wood engraving after a drawing by Alphonse de Neuville from an 1870 edition of Jules Vernes "

DIVER, c1870. An underwater diver in full diving-gear. Line engraving, c1870

How submarines fire torpedoes, 1939
Drawing to explain how a British submarines twelve torpedoes are fired. Here six torpoedoes are shown in their tubes, and a further six are in storage and have, when required

LIONEL BUSTER CRABB Commander Crabb, underwater sabotage agent and alleged double-agent, who disappeared whilst investigating the Russian cruiser Ordkhonikidze Date: 1910 - 1956

Broadclub cuttlefish
Male broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) displaying threat colouration to another male (not seen). The bands of black and white are used to intimidate other males during the breeding season

Anal sack of a double spined urchin (Echinothrix calamaris). Photographed in Manokwari, West Papua in Indonesia, Asia

Wonderpus octopus (Octopus sp.) hunting on the seabed. This octopus changes its body shape and colour to confuse predators

Green turtle. Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming beside a coral reef. This turtle uses its powerful paddle-like front limbs to propel itself through the water

Turtle swimming. Unidentified turtle (order Testudines) swimming in silhouette. Turtles use their powerful paddle-like front limbs to propel themselves through the water

Dugong (Dugong dugong). This aquatic mammal is found in groups throughout shallow waters of the South Pacific and Indian oceans

Spotted dolphins
Atlantic spotted dolphins. Composite image of a pod of Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) swimming past a gorgonian venus sea fan (Gorgonia flabellum)

Loch Ness Monster
Loch Ness monster. Computer artwork of the Loch Ness Monster swimming in Loch Ness, Scotland. Sightings of the monster have occurred at least since the 15th century

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus) over a coral reef. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Blue triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Three spot dascyllus fish
Three spot dascyllus. Head of a three spot dascyllus fish (Dascyllus trimaculatus). This damselfish inhabits lagoons and coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region

Deep sea anglerfish, computer artwork. This fish lives in the aphotic zone in the oceans, where it is so deep that no sunlight penetrates. It hunts by using its bioluminescent lure, or esca

Yellowtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus) swimming over a coral reef. These fish inhabit shallow waters and feed on algae and small invertebrates

Cambrian invertebrate, artwork
Cambrian invertebrate. Artwork of a Hallucigenia fortis invertebrate (red) and jellyfish swimming in an ancient sea during the Middle Cambrian

Project Azorian, 1970s
Project Azorian. Artwork showing the secret US operation carried out by the CIA to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in the 1970s

Bigeye scad. School of bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) fish swimming in mid water. Photographed off Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Queen angelfish and blue tangs
Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris, yellow tail) with blue tangs (Acanthurus coeruleus) in the background. Photographed off Bonaire Island in the Netherlands Antilles, in the Atlantic Ocean

Giant trevally fish
Giant trevally (Caranx ignobilis) fish. Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Florida manatee swimming. Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) are herbivorous aquatic mammals that inhabit shallow coastal waters and estuaries in the tropical

Marine worms, artwork
Marine worms. Historical artwork of a variety of marine polychaetes, also known as bristleworms. Illustration from The Sea (1869) by Matthias Jakob Schleiden

USA, FL, Manatee

Underwater Romance
When diver meets mermaid, even if sparks don t fly, the happy couple certainly make waves

Joe Graham / SpecialistStock
Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at cleaning station at Olowalu Reef on the west side of the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA

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"Exploring the Mysteries of the Underwater World: From T-Class Submarines to Loch Ness Monster" Dive into an enchanting realm beneath the waves as we embark on a captivating journey through the underwater wonders. Just like William Heath Robinson's ingenious contraptions in "A Decided Catch, " we'll unravel secrets hidden within this aquatic universe. Prepare to be mesmerized by mythical creatures, such as the elusive Loch Ness Monster, whose presence continues to stir our imagination. With a cunning stroke reminiscent of Robinson's artistry, this legendary creature keeps us guessing about its existence. But it's not just mythical beings that captivate us; nature has its own marvels too. Witness the grace and beauty of a Great Crested Newt gliding effortlessly through water, resembling Jeannie Harbour's delicate drawing for Hans Christian Andersen's timeless tale, "The Little Mermaid. " Delve deeper into these depths and encounter ancient giants like Megalodon sharks and great whites – remnants of prehistoric times when Trilobite fossils ruled the seas. These awe-inspiring creatures remind us of Earth's incredible history. Venturing further, discover Djibouti's vibrant marine life with its Red Swimming Crab scuttling across colorful coral reefs. Ornamental Koi swimming gracefully in Malacca shopping mall ponds add a touch of tranquility amidst bustling city life. Uncover peculiar inhabitants like Sea Cucumbers – fascinating organisms that play vital roles in maintaining ecological balance. And let your imagination run wild with visions of Mosasaurus marine reptiles ruling primeval oceans long before humans walked this earth. As we navigate through these underwater realms, one thing becomes clear: there is still so much left unexplored beneath the surface. So dive deep into curiosity and embrace the mysteries awaiting you under water – where adventure knows no bounds.