Coral Reefs Collection (page 3)

Fijian reef scene
Multi colored alcyonarian soft coral dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

uri marine reserve
Pavol Stranak

Coral Hind
Dani Barchana

The rainbow reef
Serge Melesan

Fish Country
Go Nagai

Turtle and a photographer
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA. Ilan Ben Tov

Taking off
Jennifer Lu

Coral reef life
Dmitry Marchenko

Colors of lagoon
Serge Melesan

Sea Turtle
Alix Campbell

Dive to Philippines
Andrey Narchuk

Glamour shrimp
Andrey Narchuk

Who's there?
Andrey Narchuk

Flamenco
Andrey Narchuk

Along shore
Andrey Narchuk

Night Plant
Dan Hobday

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Pair of reef mantas (Mobula alfredi) visiting a colourful cleaning station on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp.) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Brown fur seal / Cape fur seal (Arctocephalus pusillus), Western Cape, South Africa. Atlantic Ocean

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Slate pencil sea urchins (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on coral reef with Pyramid butterflyfish (Hemitaurichthys polylepis), Hawaii

Spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus) in coral reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

RF - Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swim over a coral reef with Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and Sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Pair of Rock beauty angelfish (Holacanthus tricolor) spawning at dusk. The larger male rubs against the flank of the female during the spawning rise

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it spawns on a coral reef, while a Threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) looks

Black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) yawning on a coral reef. Jardines de la Reina, Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba. Caribbean Sea

Coral polyps, Honduras

Ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Pennant coralfish (Heniochus acuminatus) at Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) Bali tropical reef community, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Chiragra spider conch shell (Harpago chiragra) in diverse tropical reef, Tulamben, North coast, Bali, Indonesia. Lesser Sunda Islands

Maldives tropical reef community. Morray eel and tropical fish in mostly dead or dying coral reef following several bleaching events, the latest in 2016. Dhonfanu Thila, Baa Atoll, Maldives

A vibrant Caribbean coral reef with two Reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) and Common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina) and sea plumes (Pseudopterogorgia sp)

Colorful Pfeffers flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) swimming over a colony of cup coral at night, Philippines

Aerial view of the rock islands, Palau

Pair of courting Egg-eating sea snakes / Turtleheaded sea snakes (Emydocephalus annulatus) New Caledonia, Pacific Ocean

Queen angelfish or blue or golden angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) Cozumel Island, Yucatan peninsula, Mexico

Coral reef scene filled with a great diversity of fish and coral life, near Alor, Indonesia

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

RF - Portrait of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta harmsi) living in a hard coral colony. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - A school of Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) on a coral reef. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Portrait of a tarpon (Megalops atlanticus) on a coral reef. East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Coral (Lobophytum sp. ) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Coral (Lobophytum sp.) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in background. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swims through schools of fish. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Tawny nurse sharks (Nebris ferrungineus) at night. Vavuu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Several mimic goatfish (Mulliodichthys mimicus) hide within a school of Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) on a coral reef. North Ari Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

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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.