Aquatic Collection (#98)

Strange looking crab, Papua New Guinea

A large bull shark bumps the photographers camera, Fiji

Scuba diver swims by some large sponges off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Reef fish scatter as a large bull shark searches for food on the ocean floor
Reef fish scatter as a large bull shark searches for one of the many large tuna heads laying on the ocean floor, Fiji

Spotted Eagle Rays glide effortlessly through the water, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

The hawksbill sea turtle, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swims in the waters off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands. The hawksbill is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family

Saddled Blenny, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Coral encrusted wreckage on the Liberty Wreck, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows, Indonesia
A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows in the background, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A close encounter with a leopard seal, Astrolabe Island, Antarctica
A close encounter with a leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx), Astrolabe Island, Antarctica

Spiny devilfish covered in sand, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Spiny devilfish (Inimicus didactylus) covered in sand, Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A juvenile hairy frogfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A juvenile hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) of approximately 5mm length, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Longhorn cowfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Longhorn cowfish (Lactoria cornuta), Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A Halimeda ghost pipefish near coralline algae beds
A Halimeda ghost pipefish amongst its natural habitat of Halimeda coralline algae beds, Solomon Islands

Hawksbill turtle in the diving position, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the diving position, Papua New Guinea

Bright red Cowrie on coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red Cowrie (Phenacovolva tokioi) on coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Facial view of a great barracuda, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Facial view of a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Group of bigfin reef squid with sharp sunrays piercing the surface
Group of bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in formation, with sharp sunrays piercing the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Top view of a pnk barrel sponge against the cyan reef bottom, Indonesia
Top view of a pnk barrel sponge looking like a saucer against the cyan reef bottom, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam, West Papua, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with massive giant clam in the foreground, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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

American saltwater crocodile in mangrove off of Cuba
American saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in mangrove with mouth open showing teeth, eyes and snout, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Ragged-tooth shark under a colorful coral ledge, South Africa
Ragged-tooth shark under a colorful coral ledge, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Manta Rays, Komodo, Indonesia

School of yellow masked surgeonfish, Komodo, Indonesia
School of yellow masked surgeonfish swimming away in green water, Komodo, Indonesia

Diver with fluorescent green algae strand on stalks, Snegja, Iceland
Dry suit diver with dramatic fluorescent green algae strand on stalks in gin clear water, Snegja, Iceland

Yellow Seahorse, Batam, Riau, Indonesia

Yellow spotted Atlantic ocean cod, Strytan, Iceland
Yellow spotted Atlantic ocean cod (Gadus morhua), Strytan, Iceland

Brown tube sponge cluster, Nassau, The Bahamas

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

Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) grows off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide, provide vital habitat for many species of fish and invertebrates

A spotted moray eel in a bright orange sponge, Stetson Bank, Gulf of Mexico

Multiple christmas tree worms, Curacao

A healthy coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

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

Corals are beginning to bleach on a reef in Indonesia. Bleaching occurs as corals expel their endosymbionts (zooxanthellae) living within their tissues

A snowflake moray eel pokes its head out of a hole
A snowflake moray eel (Echidna nebulosa) pokes its head out of a hole in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

A large orange frogfish at Cocos Island in Costa Rica

Soft corals and invertebrates on a beautiful reef in Indonesia
Brilliant soft corals grow with other invertebrates on a beautiful reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Golden jellyfish swim inside a lake in the Republic of Palau
Golden jellyfish (Mastigias papua etpisonii) swim inside a marine lake in the Republic of Palau. These endemic jellies have a symbiosis with zooxanthellae

School of golden sweepers in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
School of golden sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonneti) beneath corals on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pack of Blue Marlin swimming with two Siamese Tigerfish
A Basket Star slithers across the sand as two Siamese Tigerfish and a pack of Blue Marlin swim by

A reef manta ray swims past a coral reef in the Solomon Islands
A reef manta ray (Manta alfredi) swims past a coral reef in the Solomon Islands. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

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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.