Anthias Fish Collection (#2)

School of anthias fish swimming around a colorful reef of soft corals with sunlight above, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reef fish wim in a strong current on a reef in Indonesia
Colorful reef fish (Anthias) swim in a strong current on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Diver over reef seascape, Indonesia

Scalefin anthias fish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

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

A current sweeps across a colorful coral reef in Indonesia
Current sweeps across a colorful and healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A school of orange basslets on a healthy Fijian reef
A school of orange basslets (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) on a healthy Fijian reef

Juvenile fish swarm around a coral colony in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

Colourful reef scene, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives
Colourful reef with pink red and green hard and soft coral and orange anthias fish, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

A colorful coral reef is covered by fish in Indonesia
A colorful coral reef is covered by fish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

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

Schooling scalefin anthias fish and soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Schooling scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and beautiful soft corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Threadfin anthias swimming near reef
Threadfin anthias (Pseudanthias huchtii) swimming near reef, Solomon Islands

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

Golden Damselfish swim around a coral head topped with Elkhorn Coral, Fiji
Golden Damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) and other schooling fish swim around the coral head topped with Elkhorn Coral in the South Pacific ocean near Tavarua Island offshore from Liti Levu, Fiji

Schooling anthias fish under a coral ledge in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Schooling anthias fish and healthy corals of Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Colorful anthias swim above corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Reef scene with corals and fish, Komodo, Indonesia

Colourful reef scene, Christmas Island, Australia
Colourful reef with hard and pink soft coral and green anthias and red grouper fish, Christmas Island, Australia

A diver looks on at a lionfish hovering above staghorn coral, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovering above staghorn coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Acropora nusata stony corals in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Stony corals (Acropora nusata), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Fire corals (Millepora) with anthias (Anthiinae), Red Sea, Sudan

Sea goldie, Jevel fairy basslet -Pseudanthias squamipinnis-, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Egypt, Red Sea, swarm of Anthias fish (Serranidae) near coral reef and feather star

Vibrant Sea Fan and schooling Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Raja Ampat region of Papua (formerly Irian Jaya)

Profuse and colorful soft corals (Dendronepthya sp. ) small anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis)
Profuse and colorful soft corals (Dendronepthya sp.) small anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) and behind schooling Unicornfish (Naso thynnoides), Raja Ampat region of Papua (formerly Irian Jaya)

MR Divers near large Soft Coral-lined underwater Arch near Beqa Island off Southern Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

tropical reef with Anthias fish, Crinoids near Beqa Island off Southern Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Coral Cod (Cephalopholis miniata) & schooling Anthias fish, Vibrant & Colorful, healthy Coral Reef, Bligh Water, Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Acropora Hard Coral & Anthias fish, Komba Island, Flores Sea, Indonesia

Pristine shallow hard & soft coral reef, scalefin anthias fish, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Indonesia

Schooling anthias fishes (Pseudanthius sp. ) pristine shallow hard & soft coral reef, Kalabahi Bay, Alor Island, Indonesia

Anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Underwater Sea Life at Verde Island near Puerto Gallera, Philippines, SE Asia

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The vibrant world beneath the waves comes alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and movement. A school gracefully glides through the water, their scales shimmering in the sunlight. In Beqa Lagoon, Fiji, these scalefin anthias fish create a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of healthy corals. In Raja Ampat, Indonesia, juvenile fish playfully swim above a slope of corals, adding to the enchantment of this underwater paradise. Meanwhile, in Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives, a colourful reef scene unfolds before our eyes as gorgonian sea fans sway gently alongside a school of anthias fish. Papua New Guinea reveals its own wonders as we witness an exquisite dance between red soft coral adorned with crinoids and graceful anthias fish. The beauty is further magnified by the presence of divers exploring this magical realm. But it's not just about aesthetics; survival is at stake too. A lionfish lurks nearby on a colorful coral reef in search for prey. This delicate balance between predator and prey reminds us that life under the sea can be both beautiful and dangerous. As we delve deeper into history off Solomon Islands' coastlines, we encounter remnants from World War II - including the wreck of a Japanese Maru warship - providing an eerie yet fascinating backdrop for schooling anthias fish swimming overhead. Whether it's witnessing nature's artistry or uncovering hidden treasures from human history below sea level, one thing remains certain: there is no shortage of wonder when it comes to these captivating creatures known as anthias fish.