Anthozoa Collection (page 2)

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

A Giant rock scallop (Crassadoma gigantea) encrusted with and surrounded by several other invertebrates animals, including White anemones (Metridium sp.), White mushroom ascidians (Distaplia sp.)

Purple and Ochre sea stars (Pisaster ochraceus) preying on Pacific blue mussels (Mytilus trossulus). Also seen are Green Surf Anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica)

A Giant clam (Tridacna gigas) surrounded by Lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis), Kosrae, Micronesia

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Hard coral (Platygyra) in shallow blue water, Ambon, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp. ), Andaman Sea, Thailand
Kaleidoscopic image of soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.), Andaman Sea, Thailand

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in a magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Sulu sea, Philippines

A group of frilled anemones (Metridium senile) off Bonaventure Island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence, Quebec, Canada. September

Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle) (Atriolum robustum). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Orange jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Sula Sgeir, Scotland, UK, February

Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) on a rocky reef with view of the sky, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Hard corals (Acropora microclados) growing in shallow water, reflected in the surface, Gubal Island, Egypt. Strait of Gubal, Red Sea

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

Fluorescent coral photographed with ultraviolet / UV light, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Caribbean region, Netherlands Antilles

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula) just hatched from egg case that is on Seafan (Paramuricea clavata), Ullastres seamount, Costa Brava, Llafranch, Catalunya, Spain

Wire coral colonies (Cirrhipathes spiralis), two spirals. Reef in Komodo area, Indonesia

Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), pair tending to egg mass placed beside the protection of an anemone. Yap, Micronesia

Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) Guillaumesse, Sark, British Channel Islands

Red Fingers Soft Coral (Alcyonium glomeratum) Sark, British Channel Islands

RF - Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Big-eye or Goggle-eye (Priacanthus hamrur) and Crown squirrelfish (Sargocentron diadema) on wreck colonised by corals, Red Sea, Egypt. January

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with Red sea whips (Ellisella ceratophyta). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of gorgonian coral. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

RF - Coral reef with Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) and fish, West Papua, Indonesia

Tube anemone (Cerianthus sp) Lembeh, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp. ) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis)
Gorgonian sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias sqamipinnis). Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand

Kaleidoscopic image of Bubble tip anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of Feather stars (Crinoidea) and Gorgonian wrapper anemone.(Nemanthus annamensis). Indonesia. Western Pacific

Polyps on gorgonian fan coral. West Papua, Indonesia

Allied cowrie (Diminovula punctata) on a soft coral (Dendronepthya sp ) with its egg mass close by. Po Bin Chau, Sai kung, Hong Kong, China

Sun / Tube coral (Tubastraea sp) with tentacles extended to catch zooplankton. Gulf of Bohai, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Whitebelly damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon leucogaster) pair spawning / laying eggs on a seafan (Annella mollis). Ras Mohammed National Park, Sinai, Egypt. Red Sea

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Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) in pink Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Indian Ocean, Maldives, Asia

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Granulated sea star (Choriaster granulatus), Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Colourful reef, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Sea gan in Virgin Blue Hole, Palau, Micronesia, Pacific

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Creole wrasse (Clepticus Parra), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May. Small repro only

Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone / Crimson sea anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi) in foreground, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in Purple magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Chocolate-dip chromis (Chromis dimidiata) male over out of focus hard coral (Porites nodifera). Sha ab Claudia, Fury Shoal, Egypt. Red Sea

Maldive anemonefish (Amphiprion nigripes) shoal swimming in the current flowing over a Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Baa Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF- Pair of Red Sea anemonefish (Amphiprion bicinctus) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica), which has closed up in the late afternoon revealing its red skirt. St Johns Reef. Egypt

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Anthozoa, the vibrant and diverse world of coral reefs. Nestled within the heart of Hardy Reef, part of the Outer Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, lies a mesmerizing sight - the enchanting Heart Reef. This natural wonder captivates all who lay eyes upon it. As we explore this underwater paradise, we encounter an array of fascinating creatures. The Caiman crocodilus crocodilus gracefully glides through the crystal-clear waters alongside the elusive Anilius scytale snake. Their presence adds an element of intrigue to this already captivating ecosystem. Intriguing partnerships are formed beneath the waves as well. RF-Western clownfish seek refuge among Magnificent sea anemones like Heteractis magnifica, showcasing their symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from each other's presence. Doryaspis swim effortlessly amidst a bed of Anthozoa, creating a breathtaking spectacle that transports us back in time to witness nature's ancient beauty unfold before our very eyes. Across continents and oceans, Anthozoa continues to amaze us with its diversity. In Nepture SP off Oregon's coast in the USA, an orange starfish finds solace surrounded by green sea anemone – a harmonious blend of colors against a backdrop of endless blue. Traveling further east to Sri Lanka's tea estates reveals unexpected surprises as Coral Gallery c. 1895 showcases delicate corals preserved for generations to come – reminders of nature's artistic prowess beyond just land and sea. Venturing into West Escarceo in Puerto Galera, Mindoro in the Philippines unveils Tubastrea faulkneri or Orange cup coral revealing its open polyps at nightfall – a radiant display that illuminates these depths with ethereal beauty. Indonesia beckons us next as Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) sway gently on Raja Ampat's coral reef, painting a picture of tranquility and grace.