Aquatic Collection (page 4)

Snowflake blenny C014 / 2886
Snowflake blenny (Salarias ramosus) on a reef. Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Common kingfisher C015 / 6384
Common kingfisher. Female common kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) perched on a branch. This colourful bird is found throughout Eurasia and northern Africa. It eats fish, aquatic insects and crustaceans

Mesoplodon bidens, Sowerbys beaked whale
Plate 12 The Diodon of Sowerby. Hand-coloured engraving of a drawing by James Hope Stewart (1789-1856), from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol

Physeter catodon and Hyperoodon ampullatus
Sperm whale and northern bottlenose whale. Plate 45 from British Mammals Vol. 1 & 2 by Archibald Thorburn, 1920-21

Delphinus delphis, short-beaked common dolphin
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Common Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) two adults, leaping, silhouetted at sunset, Roatan, Honduras

Antarctica, Antarctic Peninsula, Port Lockroy. Gentoo penguins (Pygoscelis papua) and Cruise Ship Clipper Adventurer

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Sea Otter Mom and Pup
A southern sea otter grooms her newborn pup in Monterey Bay, California

Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea), large wading bird in flight

Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF273168 Crustacea and Arachnida (litho) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fire Dartfish (Nemateleotris magnifica) adult, swimming with extended fin, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Precious wentletrap sea snail shell C019 / 1323
Precious wentletrap sea snail shell. Shell of a precious wentletrap (Epitonium scalare) sea snail. This species of predatory marine gastropod mollusc is found in the Red Sea

Oxytricha ciliate protozoan, SEM C019 / 0253
Oxytricha sp. ciliate protozoan, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Oxytricha is a tiny single-celled aquatic organism

Blue-footed booby courtship display C013 / 7485
Blue-footed booby courtship display. Pair of blue-footed boobies (Sula nebouxii) displaying during a courtship ritual. Photographed on San Cristobal Island, Galapagos Islands

OCTOPUS. Line engraving

Striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus). School of juvenile striped eel catfish. These catfish have highly venomous spines and can reach up to 32 centimetres in length

Conshelf Two, Red Sea
Conshelf Two. This underwater research station is located at a depth of ten metres in the Red Sea, off Sudan. The project, developed by Jaques Costeau in the 1960s

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. This sea turtle is critically under threat of extinction and is a protected species

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), close-up. This jellyfish, also known as the common jellyfish, is found in coastal waters throughout the world. Photographed in the White Sea, Russia

Rusty parrotfish. Close-up of a rusty parrotfish (Scarus ferrugineus) showing its brightly coloured body and fin. The rusty parrtofish is a reef fish that is found in the Eastern Indian Ocean

Lancaster Canal, UK
Lancaster Canal. This section is near Carnforth, Lancashire, England. The banks and towpath are overgrown with bushes, trees, flowers, grasses and other plants

Butterflyfish and purple anthias fish
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) and purple anthias fish (Pseudanthias tuka, purple) schooling over corals. Photographed at Bunaken National Marine Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

False clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) amongst anemone tentacles. Photographed in Misool, Raja Empat, West Papua, Indonesia

Nudibranchs mating
Nudibranchs (Flabellina verrucosa) mating. Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world. They have external gills that give the nudibranch its name

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capensis) three adults, feeding on baitball school of small bait fish, offshore Port St. Johns, Wild Coast, Eastern Cape (Transkei), South Africa

Long-beaked Common Dolphin (Delphinus capenisis) adult, leaping, Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Canada, British Columbia, Johnstone Straight, Orcas (Orcinus orca)

Duckweed Dividing leaves Gardenpond, Cornwall, UK
SPH-3220 DUCKWEED - on surface, showing dividing leaves of garden pond, UK Lemna minor Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bloom of green algae Loch Leven Scottish Borders Scotland UK
MAB-647 Bloom of green algae Loch Leven Scottish Borders Scotland UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Hippo (Hippopotamus amphibius) yawning. Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect S & A Toon / SplashdownDirect

Avon Valley (Hampshire) floodplain at dawn, near Breamore
ROG-12286 Avon Valley (Hampshire) floodplain at dawn, near Breamore UK Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) walking out of the sea. This penguin inhabits large colonies in island groups in the sub-Antarctic. It can reach 95 centimetres in height

Waterlily - flower
WAT-12587 Waterlily - flower M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lotus Flower (Found world-wide as exotic)
PM-5707 Lotus Lily - world-wide as exotic Nelumbo nucifera Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Windmills at Kinderdijk at dawn, near Rotterdam, Holland, The Netherlands

Tree Frog - on Iris. France
WAT-8885 European / Common TREEFROG - on yellow iris / yellow flag Alsace, France Hyla arborea M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Humpback Grouper (Cromileptes altivelis) adult, swimming, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Pool Frog (Rana lessonae) sitting on White lily pad, Danube delta rewilding area, Romania

Colorful carp in a pond, Tokyo, Japan

Lotus flower, Kyoto, Japan

Neon blue markings on the curved lips of a Fluted Giant Clam on a reef
aquatic, clam, mollusc, Great Barrier Reef, 1012469554

White Splash
Tal Paz-Fridman

Ripples in Time
Lynann Colligan

Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker
5309145 Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker; (add.info.: Jellyfish illustration 1896 by Richard Lydekker. Jellyfish are soft bodied)

Engraving depicting a shoal of dolphins, 19th century
5309047 Engraving depicting a shoal of dolphins, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a shoal of dolphins. Dated 19th century 01/02/1884); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century
5309425 Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a chrysaora, a genus of jellyfish in the family Pelagiidae)

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"Exploring the Aquatic Wonders: From Alaska to Antarctica" Dive into the aquatic realm of North America, where sea otters gracefully glide through the pristine waters. As the largest members of the weasel family in this region, they captivate with their playful nature. Across the Atlantic, in England's Wiltshire county, a single adult male great crested newt poses underwater for a mesmerizing snapshot. Its vibrant colors and intricate patterns showcase its beauty beneath the surface. Venturing further south to Antarctica, a map overlays illustrations of diverse marine life against a backdrop of icy landscapes. Sea gulls soar above penguins waddling on land while elephant seals bask nearby. Shrimp thrive amidst towering buildings that symbolize human presence in this remote continent. Journeying back in time, we encounter Jules Verne's captivating illustration from "20, 000 Leagues Under The Sea. " This timeless masterpiece takes us deep into an imaginative world teeming with mysterious creatures and unexplored depths. High above oceanic horizons soars the wandering albatross - an awe-inspiring sight indeed. With its large white wings adorned by striking black feathers at their tips, it epitomizes grace and freedom across vast stretches of open water. Zooming closer under a microscope lens reveals another fascinating creature - the tardigrade or water bear. These microscopic organisms possess incredible resilience and adaptability to survive even extreme conditions. In coastal waters around Europe lies another intriguing species duo -the sea stickleback (gasterosteus spinachia) and Gasterosteus aculeatus aculeatus. Their unique features make them stand out among fellow inhabitants as they navigate through underwater ecosystems. Witnessing a sperm whale family swimming together is truly remarkable; these majestic giants traverse oceans with synchronized elegance while creating lasting bonds within their pod. The breaching humpback whale steals our breath away as it emerges from Alaskan waters, showcasing its immense power and grace.