Celebes Sea Collection (#2)

Malaysia, Borneo, Semporna, Mabul, luxury hotel with bungalows on stilt

Moorish Idol (Zanclus cornutus) adult, with night colours, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

Highfin Snake-eel (Ophichthus altipennis) adult, head at hole entrance in sand, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

Black-tipped Grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) adult, Kapalai Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

The popcorn shrimp (Periclimenes kororensis) in fungid coral (Heliofungia actiniformis) (mushroom coral), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ornate ghost pipefish (harlequin ghost pipefish) (Solenostomus paradoxus), usually found in pairs at sea fans, or crinoids, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Leaf fish (Taenianotus Triacanthus), an ambush predator found amonst corals, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Juvenile cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) less than 3 cm long shelters in the arms of a crinoid (featherstar), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Short dragonfish (sea moth) (Dragon sea moth) (Europegasus draconis), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) (giant barracuda) can grow up to 1. 8 metres long, under pier, Celebes Sea
Great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) (giant barracuda) can grow up to 1.8 metres long, under pier, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commersonii) can grow to 30 cm and is commonly encountered by divers, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

False clown anenomefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host anenome, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) common around Pom Pom Island, an important nesting grounds for these marine turtles, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burrowing snake eel (Pisodonophis cancrivoris) in the sand, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus) largest of tropical into Pacific cuttlefish, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Schooling Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) (jacks), Sipadan Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The yellow moray eel (Gymnothorax melatremus) living in an artificial reef under an oil rig near Mabul Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Oil rig hotel, Borneo. Seaventures recycled oil rig hotel, one kilometre from Mabul Island in the Celebes Sea, eastern Sabah in Borneo

Spotted Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi) adult, emerging from burrow, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Black-and-white Snapper (Macolor niger) shoal, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus giganteus) filter feeding, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Bird Wrasse (Gomphosus varius) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Lined Nembrotha Nudibranch (Nembrotha lineolata) adult pair, mating, Siamil Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Starry Glossodoris Nudibranch (Glossodoris stellatus) adult, on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Box Crab (Calappa calappa) adult, buried in sand, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Longsnout Flathead (Thysanophrys chiltonae) adult, close-up of head, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Spotted Porcelain Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) adult, fanning for food on anemone, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Orange Skunk Anemonefish (Amphiprion sandaracinos) adult, sheltering in anemone, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Gold-spotted Rabbitfish (Siganus punctatus) adult, close-up of head, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Candy-cane Starfish (Fromia monilis) adult, on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Gorgeous Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris wheeleri) adult, on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Leaf Scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus) adult, on reef, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Checkered Snapper (Lutjanus decussatus) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Orange-spotted Emperor (Lethrinus erythracanthus) adult, swimming over reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Network Pipefish (Corythoichthys flavofasciatus) adult, on reef, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Sign warning against entry into cave, Turtle Cave dive site, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) adult, feeding in sand on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) adult, with mouth open, close-up of head in crevice, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Flagtail Grouper (Cephalopholis urodeta) adult, on reef, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Nudibranch (Alliodoris hedleyi) adult, on sand, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Yellow Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus cinctus) adult, with alpheid shrimp at burrow, Kapalai Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

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The Celebes Sea, located in Southeast Asia, is a mesmerizing aquatic paradise that boasts an abundance of breathtaking sights and diverse marine life. As the morning light casts its golden glow upon the tranquil waters, a majestic portrait of a Green sea turtle emerges. These magnificent creatures gracefully navigate through their natural habitat, adding to the enchanting allure of this remarkable sea. However, amidst its beauty lies danger lurking beneath the surface. The Stonefish, with its venomous spines and deceptive camouflage, serves as a reminder of nature's power and unpredictability. This venomous creature reminds us to tread carefully in these pristine waters. As we delve deeper into the history of Australasia through vintage maps from 1882 and 1898 engravings, we discover how this region has evolved over time. From ancient times to modern-day exploration and conservation efforts, Australasia continues to captivate adventurers seeking new horizons. At dawn on shallow coral reefs within the Celebes Sea's embrace, Bumphead parrotfish gather in harmonious unity. Their vibrant colors create an awe-inspiring spectacle against the backdrop of an ever-changing sky, and is here that nature showcases her artistic prowess for all who are fortunate enough to witness it. Sipadan Island stands as a testament to Malaysia's rich biodiversity within this vast sea. Beneath clouds that seem almost within reach lies another encounter with a Green sea turtle—a moment frozen in time where humans can connect with these gentle giants on their own terms. The outrigger boats dotting the horizon remind us of village life intertwined with nature's bounty along these shores. Communities have thrived for generations by embracing both land and sea—an existence built upon respect for Mother Earth's gifts. Intriguingly named Painted frogfish adds yet another layer of wonderment to our journey through Sipidan Island’s depths—its intricate patterns mirroring artistry found only in nature’s palette.