Biodiversity Hotspots Collection (#10)

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran), critically endangered, swimming over sandy seabed accompanied by Blue runner jacks (Caranx crysos) and Remoras (Echeneis sp.), Bimini, Bahamas, Caribbean Sea

Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) head portrait, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea

Fimbriated moray / Darkspotted moray (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) peering out from crevice with two Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) close by, Philippines, Pacific Ocean

RF - Male Blackhead blenny (Emblemariopsis bahamensis) peering out from a hole in a Brain coral (Scleractinia), Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

RF - Grey angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) portrait, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Male Sailfin blenny (Emblemaria pandionis) displaying large dorsal fin, portrait, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Pair of Peppermint basslets (Liopropoma rubre) spawning at sunset, with eggs floating alongside the female, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean Sea

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water with barbels clearly visible on top lip, head portrait, The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, South Bimini, Bahamas

Atlantic spotted dolphin (Stenella frontalis) with juvenile swimming towards surface over a shallow sand bank, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean

Blacktip reef sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus) circling the reef surrounded by various reef fish, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) peeking out from a hole inhard coral, Bonaire, Lesser Antiles, Caribbean Sea

Male Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) gliding just below the surface, Grand Bahama, Caribbean Sea

Peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) camouflaged on sand seabed, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Suensons brittle star (Ophiothrix suensonii) on Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), St. Vincent, Caribbean

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) living in association with Giant Caribbean sea anemone (Condylactis gigantea), Dominica, Caribbean

Blackbar soldierfish (Myripristis jacobus) sheltering inside small cave, emerging from it at night to forage for food, Scotts Head, Dominica; Eastern Caribbean

Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand, flaring its dorsal fin in threat display, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Smooth Trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), with hard protective shell of fused scale secreting toxins, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Close up of Peppermint shrimp (Lysmata wurdemanni), Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Pamir bee hawkmoth (Hemaris ducalis) resting on a leaf, Chatkal Mountainss, Dzhalal-Abad region, Kyrgyzstan

Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) composite image on black background showing colour variations Malapascua Island, Philippines, Indo-Pacific species

Three Lined seahorses (Hippocampus erectus), two male and one female, feeding on plankton in an alkaline saltwater pond, The Bahamas, Caribbean

RF- Portrait of male Parsons Chameleon (Chamaeleo parsonii), Ranomafana National Park, South eastern Madagascar

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) leaving the protection of finger coral to look for a mate at dusk, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Two Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with their host anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Venomous Yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) heading up to the surface to breathe, Philippines

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Male Jaguar (Panthera onca) walking through rainforest, Belize, Central America, 2017. Captive. Filmed for the BBC series Big Cats

A massive school of millions of sardines (Sardina pilchardus), Moalboal, Cebu, Central Visayas, Philippines

Female Yellowback anthias (Pseudanthias evansi), Yap, Micronesia

East Cliffs, West Bay, the Jurassic Coast, Dorset, England, UK. January 2019

Portrait of a Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria), living in a hole in the base of a purple common sea fan, on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Pair of Coleman shrimps (Periclimenes colemani) living in Fire urchin (Asthenosoma varium). The female is the larger shrimp. Anilao, Batangas marine protected area, Luzon, Philippines

Elegant conch (Lentigo pipus) close up of eye stalks, Philippines

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) adult, Yap, Micronesia

Blue knee hermit crab (Dardanus guttatus) prefers shells with narrow openings such as this cone shell, Yap, Micronesia

A shiver of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Common octopus (Octopus vulgaris) hunting on a reef off Eleuthera Island, Bahamas

Caribbean reef squid (Sepioteuthis sepioidea) portrait reflecting off the surface of the ocean at night, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and other fish. Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) school in the reef, Little Cayman island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Happy Eddy (Haploblepharus edwardsii) amongst Cape sea urchin (Parechinus angulosus) and starfish. False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Bridled anemonefish (Amphiprion frenatus) in a Bulb-tenacle sea anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor) in reef of finger coral, Yap, Micronesia

Reef with gorgonian corals / sea fans, soft corals and sponges, Western Cape, South Africa. Atlantic Ocean

Flame tip hermit crab (Calcinus minutus), a left-handed hermit crab that is often found in branching hard corals, Yap, Micronesia

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) hides among mangrove trees, Bahamas

Happy Eddie (Haploblepharus edwardsii) egg case / mermaids purse. False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) swimming below surface at sunset. South Bimini Island, Bahamas

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"Exploring the Wonders of Biodiversity Hotspots: A Glimpse into Nature's Masterpieces" Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) portrait, Eleuthera, Bahamas. December: Witness the majestic beauty of a Tarpon as it poses for its close-up in the crystal-clear waters of Eleuthera, showcasing the diversity found within this biodiversity hotspot. RF - Southern stingray (Dasyatis americana) swimming over sand in shallow water at dawn: As dawn breaks over a tranquil shoreline, observe the graceful movements of a Southern stingray gliding effortlessly through shallow waters, reminding us of the delicate balance maintained by these hotspots. Male Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox) climbing down tree trunk from forest canopy. Mid-altitude: Venture into the heart of lush forests and catch sight of a male Fossa descending from towering trees with agility and grace, highlighting how biodiversity hotspots harbor unique species adapted to their specific habitats. Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) mouth wide open, feeding in shallow water: Hold your breath as you witness an awe-inspiring moment when a great hammerhead shark feeds near shorelines—a testament to both nature's power and vulnerability that exists within these precious ecosystems. Three Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) socializing under the surface, Dominica: Delve beneath ocean depths where three magnificent Sperm whales engage in social interactions unseen by most eyes—revealing yet another captivating dimension within biodiversity hotspots like Dominica. RF - Mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) on walkabout on coral reef. Puerto Galera: Marvel at vibrant coral reefs teeming with life as an enchanting Mantis shrimp embarks on its colorful journey amidst intricate underwater landscapes—an emblematic scene from Puerto Galera's biodiversity hotspot.