Under Water Collection

Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air, artwork
Ichthyosaurs leaping in the air. Artwork of Ichthyosaurus marine reptiles jumping from the sea. Ichthyosaurs were a type of marine reptile

T class Submarine
Inside a British submarine: complex details of the craft in which our underwater crews live and fight. A sectional view of a boat of the T class, showing how machinery, torpedoes

ANDERSEN: LITTLE MERMAID. The Little Mermaid. Drawing, 1932, by Jeannie Harbour for the fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

WAGNER: DAS RHEINGOLD. The Rhinemaidens guarding their gold in the opening scene of Richard Wagners Das Rheingold. Line engraving from a German newspaper of 1876 following the first complete

Lochness Monster
A dramatic picture of the supposed giant water creature that lives in Loch Ness, Scotland and its small offspring, followed by divers holding underwater cameras

Ornament Koi or Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio), Shopping Mall Pond, Malacca, Historic Melaka, Malaysia Peninsula, Malaysia, SE Asia

A cunning stroke by William Heath Robinson
A clever but unsportsmanlike contrivance to increase buoyance and prevent fatigue among Channel swimmers. A useful inflatable idea to help long-distance swimmers by the gadget king

Great crested newt (Triturus cristata) underwater. It is named for the large crest that develops on the backs of the males in the mating season

Nudibranch (Gymnodoris aurita). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. Here the external gills (top) can be seen which give the nudibranch its name

Houdini with Canister
Harry Houdini with a canister from which he emerged while underwater

Trilobite fossil. Fossil of a trilobite (Aristoharpes sp.) from the Devonian period (around 370 million years ago), showing the species characteristic, spade-like shape

Djibouti. A Red Swimming Crab (Charybdis erythrodactyla) swims in the Indian Ocean

Sea cucumber (Thelenota sp.) spawning. Microscopic sex cells (gametes) are being released to allow fertilisation (the fusing of a male and a female sex cell)

Mosasaurus marine reptile
Mosasaurus. Artwork of a Mosasaurus marine lizard swimming underwater. This large carnivorous lizard was around 9 metres in length

Megalodon prehistoric shark, artwork, hunting a school of fish. Megalodon, Carcharocles (Carcharodon) megalodon, lived between around 20 and 1.2 million years ago, and is known only from fossils

Megalodon shark and great white
Megalodon shark (Carcharodon megalodon), computer artwork. A great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is shown below it at the same scale

Arabian Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). The Arabian Picasso triggerfish is found in shallow, sandy areas of coral reefs in the western Indian Ocean

Undersea exploration in 16th-century Europe
Underwater diver and man-at-arms, France, 1532. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Thistlegorm wreck and diver. Egypt, Red Sea

Sea nettle jellyfish (chrysaora fuscescens), Monterey Aquarium, California, United States of America, North America

Lake Submarine / Diver
A diver from a " Simon Lake" submarine placing a mine in channels used by enemy ship 2 of 2

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Yellowtail fusilier fish swim past sea whip coral

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) resting on the seabed. This turtle is found in warm tropical waters. It is herbivorous and feeds on algae and sea grasses

Cave diving, Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, Asia

Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman Island, Underwater view of Southern Stingray (Dasyatis americana) in shallow water near Stingray City in Caribbean Sea

Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Two Coleman shrimp are commensal with a Ceratosoma nudibranch

Lionfish (Pterois volitans). This fish has poisonous spines in its fins. The sting is extremely painful, but is unlikely to be fatal to a human. Photographed in Irian Jaya, Indonesia

Giant manta ray
Giant manta (Manta birostris) swimming in front of the Sun. The manta is the largest of the rays, and it can reach up to six metres from wingtip to wingtip

Twoband anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in sea anemone on a coral reef. Anemonefish, also called clownfish, live in association with anemones. Both partners benefit in a mutualistic association

Lionfish on a reef
Lionfish (Pterois volitans) hunting smaller fish on a coral reef. The lionfish is a predator, often hunting in groups. It uses its widespread fins to force prey, mostly smaller fish

Bluecheek butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus). Pair of bluecheek butterflyfish on a coral reef. This fish is also known as the golden butterflyfish and masked butterflyfish

Koi carp. These fish are an ornamental domesticated variety of the common carp (Cyprinus carpo)

Arabian Picasso triggerfish (Rhinecanthus assasi). Photographed in the Red Sea, Egypt

Manta ray (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

Green turtles mating. The green turtle (Chelonia mydas) is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species. Photographed off Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia

Three turtles swimming underwater. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Holding a stingray, Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Shark Observatory, Ras Mohamed National Park, Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai
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Huge biodiversity in living coral reef, Red Sea, Egypt

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater, Tagus Cove, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

JACQUES COUSTEAU (1910-1997). French oceanographer. Driving his underwater electric scooter in a scene from his film The Silent World, filmed in 1954-55 and released in 1956

Great white shark from shark cage, Australia, Pacific

Manatee, Crystal River, Florida, United States of America, North America

Massed jellyfish on surface of the Red Sea, southern Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Green sea turtle ( Chelonia mydas ), Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia (rr)
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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)

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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.