Cnidarians Collection (#3)

A gully lined with the soft coral Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) growing beneath a summer canopy of kelp, Rosehearty, Moray Firth, Scotland, UK, June

Group of orange and white Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) with Moon jellyfish (Aurilia aurita) overhead in a sealoch, Loch Long, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK, June

Bivalve scallop (Pedum spondyloideum) inside a coral covered with purple sponge, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Barrel Jellyfish (Rhizostoma pulmo) against crepuscular light rays. Sark, British Channel Islands, July

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Group of Jewel anemones (Corynactis viridis) photographed under blue light to show their fluorescence, Plymouth Sound, Devon, UK, July

Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) Maldives, Indian Ocean
Close up detail of soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Jewel Anemones (Corynactis haddoni) Poor Knights Islands, New Zealand, February

Yellow cave coral {Leptosammia pruvoti} off Sark, Channel Isles, UK

Reef under the surface of shallow waters, at sunset, covered with hard corals, Brush Coral (Acropora hyacinthus) Robust Acropora (Acropora robusta) and other Acropora, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Detail of magnificent Sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Aggregation / bloom / swarm of Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in the clear waters of Loch Na Keal, off the Isle of Mull, north west Scotland, UK, June, Photographed through the surface

Deepsea Anemone from a coral seamount, Indian ocean, November 2011

Brain Coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis)

Portuguese Man o War (Physalia physalis) with long, dangling, purple-blue tentacles

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Soft Coral / Pulsing Coral / Pumping Coral / Waving Hand Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

Beadlet Anemone in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands
SAS-499 Beadlet Anemone - in rock pool with opened tentacles reaching for food Coast near Elgol, Isle of Skye, Western Highlands, Scotland

Striped Jellyfish
PM-9618 Striped JELLYFISH Pacific Chrysoora melanastei Chrysaora melanaster Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

This branching hard coral (Pocillopora eydouxi) is unusual because its sperm fertilise its eggs inside the colonly
AUS-553 Branching hard coral. Unlike most hard corals, its sperm fertilise eggs within the colony, not outside. Great Barrier Reef Pocillopora eydouxi Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com

Lion's Mane Jellyfish. N Atlantic
PM-9931 Lion's Mane Jellyfish N Atlantic Cyanea capillata Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Clownfish swimming in bleached coral, Micronesia
A clownfish swimming in bleached coral; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Crown Jellyfish, Cephea cephea, Hawaii, USA
The Crown jellyfish (Cephea cephea) is also known as the cauliflower jellyfish, Hawaii. This species lives in open ocean with a lifespan of three to six months

Orange-fin Anemonefish, Philippines
This juvenile Orange-fin anemonefish (Amphiprion chrysopterus) is pictured hiding in a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora); Philippines

Squat Shrimp on anemone, Philippines
A close look at a squat shrimp (Thor amboinensis), on a beaded anemone (Heteractis aurora). This anemone has been found as host to 7 different species of clownfish as well as the domino damselfish;

The Yellow Eggs Of This Female Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus Teticulatus) Can Be Seen Through The Sides Of It

A Sunset Wrasse (Thalassoma Lutescens) Swimming In Front Of A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

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Torch Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Cabbage Leather Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Organ-pipe Coral showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium Date:

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Torch Coral from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

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Beadlet Anenome a marine hydrozoan coelenterate common in rock pools (Actinia equinae) Date:

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DIVER - Hanging soft corals inside coral cave Date:

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Snorkler, coral garden - Girl in a bikini diving down to large coral plate Date:

Hydra budding, SEM
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra sp. freshwater hydrozoan budding. Hydra commonly reproduce by budding - a form of asexual reproduction in which a new organism

Hydra budding C014 / 4856
Hydra budding. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Hydra viridis freshwater hydrozoan. Hydra viridis commonly reproduces by budding, as seen here

Cup Coral and Scalefin Anthias - Fotteyo - Felidhoo - Maldives
LEE-107 Cup Coral and Scalefin Anthias Fotteyo - Felidhoo - Maldives Turbinaria mesenterina Lea Lee Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fossil Crinoids - Jimbacrinus Bostocki - Permian Gascoyne River, Western Australia
CAN-2187 Fossil Crinoids - Jimbacrinus Bostocki - Permian Gascoyne River, Western Australia John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gorgonian Sea Fan - Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives
LEE-115 Gorgonian Sea Fan Hakura Thila - Meemu - Maldives Echinogorgia sp. Lea Lee contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Great Barrier Reef JPF 9528 Hardy reef. Hard coral formations. Queensland Australia. © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ardea
JPF-9528 Australia - Great Barrier Reef Hardy Reef. Hard coral formations Queensland Australia Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Moon jellyfish sex glands. Close up of the sex glands of an ephyra medusa of the cnidarian Aurelia aurita. Medusae are the sexually mature

Maldive Anemonefish in Magnificent Anemone, Amphiprion nigripes, Heteractis magnifica, Kandooma Caves, South Male Atoll, Maldives

Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco - Devonian - 390 million years old
CAN-2456 Fossil Crinoid (Cephocrinitis) - Erfoud South Morocco Devonian - 390 million years old John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The polyps of a foliaceous hard coral (Turbinaria sp). Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia
AUS-723 Polyps of a foliaceous hard coral Rib Reef, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Queensland, Australia Turbinaria sp. Dr David Wachenfeld / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are

Pigmy Seahorse - living in seafans of similar colour and texture - Indonesia
VT-8973 Pigmy Seahorse - living in seafans of similar colour and texture Indonesia Hippocampus bargibanti Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Sea Wasp / Box Jellyfish - deadly - with fish in bell
VT-2486 SEA WASP / Box Jellyfish - with Fish in bell Chironex fleckeri Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Pink Anemonefish - around an unsually bright blue sea anemone (heteractis magnifica) Papua New Guinea
VT-8873 Pink Anemonefish - around an unsually bright blue sea anemone (heteractis magnifica) Papua New Guinea Amphiprion perideraion Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal

Purple-striped Jelly - Range: limited along coast of California - Pacific Ocean - USA - Photographed at Monterey Bay
FG-ED-090 Purple-striped Jelly Photographed at Monterey Bay Aquarium - Monterey - California - USA Chrysaora colorata Range

Basking Shark DSE 26 Isle of Man Certorhinus maximus © Douglas David Seifert / ARDEA LONDON
DSE-26 BASKING SHARK & JELLYFISH Isle of Man, UK Cetorhinus maximus Douglas David Seifert Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Cnidarians: A Spectacular Symphony of Life Underwater" Dive into the enchanting world of cnidarians, where elegance meets mystery. The coastal waters of the Pacific-Atlantic are home to stunning creatures like the Hydromedusa Jellyfish, gracefully drifting through the currents. In Vancouver Aquarium, Canada, one can witness the mesmerizing dance of Japanese and Pacific Sea Nettle Jellyfish. Their translucent bodies create a captivating display that leaves visitors in awe. Venturing further underwater, we discover a breathtaking scene at Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia. An over and under water shot reveals a vibrant coral reef juxtaposed against a pristine white sandy beach. It's an idyllic paradise for both humans and marine life alike. Komodo Island in Indonesia offers another glimpse into this underwater wonderland. At depths of 12m lies a kaleidoscope of colorful marine life surrounding magnificent coral reefs. It's as if nature itself has painted an exquisite masterpiece beneath the waves. Moving towards Banff National Park in Rockies, Canada, we find Mountain Avens flourishing among Fossil Coral on Parker Ridge. This unique blend showcases how land and sea intertwine to create extraordinary landscapes. Coral reefs continue to amaze us with their diversity and beauty as seen by scuba divers swimming alongside GROUPER fish off Indonesian shores. These thriving ecosystems provide shelter for countless species while offering unforgettable encounters for those lucky enough to explore them up close. The Pacific Ocean embraces its majestic inhabitants too; Green Sea Turtle TOM 254 glides effortlessly through Hawaiian waters, reminding us of nature's resilience and grace. Ron & Valerie Taylor capture yet another spellbinding moment at Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia - scenes that seem straight out of dreams come alive. Vibrant corals stretch endlessly beneath turquoise waters, painting an ethereal picture that is hard to forget. Indonesia's Komodo Marine Park never ceases to amaze with its scenic coral reefs.