Coral Reefs Collection

RF - Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over a coral reef. Whilst a Predatory bandcheek wrasse (Oxycheilinus digrammus)

Two scuba divers, giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with open mouth, and coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Aerial view of boats and snorkelers, Looe Key Reef, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, USA, showing spur and groove coral formations

Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

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

Pair of Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Joe Graham / SpecialistStock
Small School of Red Sea Bannerfish ( Heniochus intermedius ). Red Sea. Egypt

Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) at cleaning station at Olowalu Reef on the west side of the island of Maui, Hawaii, USA

Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Sea marl.,kind of Caryophyllea ( Corals in carnation shape ) Zoophytea. 1880 (engraving)
6947891 Sea marl.,kind of Caryophyllea ( Corals in carnation shape ) Zoophytea. 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Poritidae coral. A familly of stony corals.Order of the Scleractinia. 1880 (engraving)
6947893 Poritidae coral. A familly of stony corals.Order of the Scleractinia. 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poritidae coral)

Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars. 1880 (engraving)
6947892 Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars. 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stony polypyer. with surface filled with stars.Zoology. 1880); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

The Country Maid (colour litho)
8674336 The Country Maid (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Country Maid)

Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea, 1880 (engraving)
6426192 Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing coral in the coral reef in the Mediterranean sea)

Sinularia, soft coral, 1880 (engraving)
6426190 Sinularia, soft coral, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sinularia, soft coral from the family of the Alcyoniidae, 1880 (engraving)); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Horatia Nelson kneeling before her father's tomb, c.1807 (oil on canvas)
7337983 Horatia Nelson kneeling before her father's tomb, c.1807 (oil on canvas) by Owen, William (1769-1825); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Manta over reef
Cédric Péneau

Angelfish and seafan
Cédric Péneau

Watercolor world map with cities, Keahi
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Underwater Scene
Aylin Demir

La Coral
Shot by Clint

Coral
Emel Tunaboylu

Arabesque women's headdress (litho)
8677444 Arabesque women's headdress (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabesque women's headdress)

'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving)
7339941 'A walk under the waters' from '20 000 Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (engraving) by Hildibrand, Henri Theophile (1824-1897); 99.5x49.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Underwater biodiversity
Les recifs coraliens, concentrateur de vie, catalyseur de biodiversite. Combien d'organismes differents vivent sur cette patate? 100, 200, 300

Coral living
Serge Melesan

Maldives
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Clowfishes
Alessandro Catta

Sea Abstraction Art Wallart
Rafal Kulik

Reef of Mayotte
Barathieu Gabriel

Pink Dream
Yaron Halevy

Man at work
Marcel Rebro

Defile
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Gorgonias
Ilan Ben Tov

Gorgonia and a diver
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Gorgonia and a Criniod
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Tulamben
Dmitriy Yevtushyk

Green Turtle
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Reefscape of Tachai Pinnacle
Une photo qui demontre bien l'extreme richesse de Koh tachai en mer d'Andaman.. Barathieu Gabriel

Gorgonia and a diver
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Ember parrotfish
Un poisson-perroquet ayant trouve refuge dans une gorgone pour passer la nuit a l'abri des predateurs.. Barathieu Gabriel

Octopus Mating
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Octopuses Garden
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Broken heart
Serge Melesan

Life of Reef
Une photo devoilant une infime partie de l'infinie beaute des recifs coralliens.. Barathieu Gabriel

Coral Garden
Un jardin de corail comme il en existe peu dans le mopnde. Barathieu Gabriel

Shout out!
Young Feng

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Coral reefs, the vibrant and diverse ecosystems of the ocean, are truly a sight to behold. In the crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea's Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt, scuba divers explore a mesmerizing underwater world. As they descend deeper into the depths they can greeted by an incredible spectacle - a hawksbill sea turtle gracefully gliding over a colorful coral reef. Its sleek shell and elegant movements make it seem like it is dancing with the corals. The diversity doesn't end there; lurking among the crevices of this underwater paradise is a giant moray eel with its mouth wide open, revealing rows of sharp teeth. Despite its intimidating appearance, it peacefully coexists with other inhabitants of this ecosystem. In West Papua, Indonesia lies another enchanting scene - an electric fileclam or disco clam displaying its mesmerizing light show. The pulsating lights on its mantle create an ethereal ambiance that adds to the beauty of this already breathtaking coral reef. As if straight out of a nature documentary, two Caribbean reef sharks elegantly glide above yet another stunning coral reef. Their streamlined bodies effortlessly navigate through schools of fish as they patrol their territory. These captivating images captured by photographers Joe Graham and Michael S. Nolan showcase just how precious these fragile ecosystems are. They remind us that we must protect them for future generations to enjoy their splendor. From Carysfort Reef Lighthouse in Pennekamp Park to Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia - each location offers unique glimpses into these underwater wonders. Gorgonian sea fans sway gently in harmony with the currents while Queen Duck Coral and Apple Blossom Coral add bursts of color to this aquatic tapestry. Whether it's witnessing twin dance-like movements between marine creatures or simply enjoying moments by Choungui's serene shores – coral reefs never cease to amaze us with their beauty and biodiversity. Let us cherish these natural treasures and work together to preserve them for the generations to come.