Basslet Collection

FIJIAN REEF SCENE
Alcyonarian soft coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene

FIJIAN REEF SCENE
Multi colored alcyonarian soft coral dominate this Fijian reef scene

Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) with Blue gill sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) cleaning it, in a freshwater spring, beneath trees. Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA

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South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A displaying male redfin anthias or fairy basslet fish. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indonesia, Komodo National Park, Tatawa Kecil. Fish swimming over hard coral. Date: 21/05/2009

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Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful corals on reef. Date: 05/10/2006

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Coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) swims past reef, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. View of diverse, coral reef marine ecosystem. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Reef panorama of corals and schooling anthias or fairy basslets. Date: 11/02/2005

School of Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) fish in a spring, Florida, USA

Jewel fairy basslet
Un poisson Barbier A┬á queue de lyre plus communA©ment appelA© Anthias nageant A┬á toute vitesse pour proteger son harem de femelle.. Barathieu Gabriel

Purple Fairy and Orange Anthias Basslets (Pseudanthias sp.), Viti Levu, Fiji, South Pacific

Alconarian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene looking directly up a wall to the surface; Fiji

Alconarian and gorgonian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

Fijian reef scene in vibrant colours
Alconarian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

Indonesia, Lyre-Tail Anthias Or Basslet (Pseudanthias Cheirospilos)

Indonesia, Komodo National Park, Tatawa Kecil. Fish swimming over hard coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful corals on reef. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(MR)

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Coral trout swims past reef
Coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) swims past reef, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Portrait of scalefin anthias
A scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, Photographed in open water at South Ari Atoll, Maldives

Fish over a healthy coral reef
Scalefin anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, and other reef fish over a healthy coral reef at North Ari Atoll, Maldives

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. View of diverse, coral reef marine ecosystem

Bicolor Basslet (Anthias) Mauritius to Hawaii
KEL-980 Bicolor Basslet (Anthias) Mauritius to Hawaii Pseudanthias bicolor Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sunburst Butterflyfish - with Fairy basslets (Anthias sp. ) and colourful feather stars or crinoids in coral garden
AUS-1816 Sunburst Butterflyfish - with Fairy basslets (Anthias sp.) and colourful feather stars or crinoids in coral garden Philippines Chaetodon kleinii Mark Spencer / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape

Fairy basslets - swim over a reef adorned with hard coral, colourful soft corals, crinoids, compound ascidians
AUS-1814 Fairy basslets - swim over a reef adorned with hard coral, colourful soft corals, crinoids, compound ascidians, yellow tubastrea coral, hydroids

Lyre-tail Fairy Basslets - in soft coral Fiji KDN01126
AUS-1770 Lyre-tail Fairy Basslets - in soft coral Fiji Pseudanthias cf. cheirospilos Kevin Deacon / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Basslet: A Colorful World Beneath the Waves" Diving into the vibrant underwater realm, we encounter a fascinating array of marine life. Among them, a gentle giant known as the Florida manatee gracefully coexists with its aquatic companions. In this captivating scene, a Florida manatee, scientifically identified as Trichechus manatus latirostrus, finds solace amidst Bluegill sunfish. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we uncover an intriguing code - DDE-90037562; DDE-90024863; DDE-90024851; DDE-90024814; DDE-90024692; and DDE-90024590. These cryptic numbers hint at hidden secrets or perhaps scientific discoveries yet to be unraveled. In another corner of these crystal-clear waters lies a mesmerizing sight – a school of Bluegill fish (Lepomis macrochirus) congregating in harmony within a spring in Florida's heartland. Their synchronized movements create an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases nature's impeccable choreography. Venturing further across oceans and continents brings us face-to-face with exotic species like the Jewel fairy basslet. Its resplendent colors dazzle our senses as it navigates through coral reefs with grace and elegance. Traveling to Indonesia's Komodo National Park reveals Purple Fairy and Orange Anthias Basslets (Pseudanthias sp), showcasing their ethereal beauty against breathtaking backdrops of hard corals. The kaleidoscope of hues serves as nature's masterpiece, leaving us captivated by its sheer magnificence. Continuing our exploration in Indonesia's Raja Ampat region unveils an underwater wonderland adorned with colorful corals on reef formations. Here, life thrives abundantly beneath tranquil turquoise waters - an ecosystem teeming with diverse marine creatures that rely on these vibrant corals for shelter and sustenance.