Coral Collection (#86)

Hard coral polyps at 3x life size, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Anemone hermit crab perched on coral outcrop
Anemone hermit crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) perched on coral outcrop, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Very small anemone growth is visible on shell above eye

A diver hangs on to a piece of WW2 stern wreckage, West Papua, Indonesia
A diver hangs on to a piece of stern wreckage on the cross wreck, a coaster sunk in WW2. Depth charges are clearly visible in the foreground. Manokwari, West Papua, Indonesia

Titan triggerfish picking at coral, Solomon Islands
Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) picking at coral with Barracuda school visible in background, Solomon Islands

A beautiful coral reef grows near a set of limestone islands in Indonesia
A beautiful coral reef grows near a set of limestone islands in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Blue and white transparent shrimp carrying eggs
Blue and white transparent periclimenes shrimp carrying eggs on yellow bubble coral, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Golden sweepers surround soft corals in Indonesia
Golden sweepers surround soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Detail of coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of coral polyps (Diploastrea sp.) growing on a reef in Indonesia. This area is known for its high marine biodiversity

Adult royal angelfish parents guarding their young
Adult royal angelfish parents guard their young underneath a protective overhang in shallow ocean waters

Beautiful orange soft corals on a current-swept reef in Indonesia
Beautiful orange soft corals thrive on a current-swept reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Corals encroach on a black sand slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A pair of Yellowtail Damselfish amongst hard coral
A pair of Goldtail Demoiselle (Chrysiptera parasema) amongst hard coral, Volcano Crater Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A coral reef grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands
A colorful coral reef grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Cardinalfish swimming above soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Royal Angelfish try to hide from a Great White Shark and a Leopard Shark
An angel shark flattens itself against the sandy bottom and three Royal Angelfish try to hide near some coral as a Great White Shark meets with a leopard shark

Trumpetfish on Caribbean reef

Reef sponge coral and yellow fish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Reef sponge coral and yellow fish, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A wire coral goby on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia
A wire coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) lives on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Green coral with red fish and pink sponge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Green coral with red fish and pink sponge, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Airplane wreck sitting atop reef, overgrown with soft coral and crinoids, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Feather stars with a boat in the background, Papua New Guinea
Feather stars (Crinoid sp.) with a boat in the background, Susans reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Mushroom and hard corals in Alor, Indonesia
Mushroom and hard corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Close-up view of a Christmas Tree Worm, Key Largo, Florida
A close-up view of a Christmas Tree Worm (Spirobranchus grandis) on a coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

A Gray Angelfish in the shallow waters off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus) swims by diamond and fire corals in the shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Sea cups in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Diver over soft coral seascape, Indonesia

A beautiful flatworm feeds on algae, Fiji

A pair of colorful Coleman Shrimp (Periclimenes colemani), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Peppermint Goby and Christmas tree worm on hard coral, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Diver approaching giant barrel sponge on a reef, Raja Ampat
Diver approaching giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, Indonesia
Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reefs covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals
Colorful reefs in Raja Ampat covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals, West Papua, Indonesia

A diverse array of invertebrates cover a reef in Indonesia
A diverse array of invertebrates cover a healthy reef in Indonesia. This region is home to more marine species than anywhere else on Earth

Soft coral ghost goby lying on white and red soft coral
Soft coral ghost goby (Pleurosicya boldinghi) lying on white and red soft coral, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Foliose corals grow in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Fragile corals grow in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and houses the highest marine biodiversity on Earth

Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral
Tiny cryptic unidentified brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

School of anthias fish swimming over colorful soft coral, Philippines
School of orange and yellow anthias swimming over orange dendronephthya soft coral bushes, Cebu, Philippines

Emperor shrimp on soft coral, Bali, Indonesia
Orange, white and blue emperor shrimp on cauliflower-like white soft coral, Bali, Indonesia

A pod of striped dolphins swim over an old boat wreck as three black-backed butterflyfish seek shelter in a coral reef

A colorful, healthy coral reef thrives in Indonesia
A colorful, healthy coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A scuba diver explores a reef with a large barrel sponge, Indonesia
A scuba diver explores a reef in Komodo National Park where large barrel sponges grow. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Reticulate humbugs gather under stone coral, Papua New Guinea
Reticulate humbugs (Dascyllus reticulatus) gather under stone coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Banded coral shrimp amongst staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Banded coral shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) amongst staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Ruffled nudibranch on coral, Solomons
Nudibranch (Glossodoris hikuerensis) on coral at a depth of 10 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

Diver with large purple sea fan, Cariibean Sea

A pair of trumpetfish off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A pair of adult and juvenile Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) swim together over the coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo; Florida

A school of Blue Striped and White Grunts congregating under a coral reef ledge in the shallow Atlantic Ocean waters off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

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"Coral: A Kaleidoscope of Life and Beauty" From the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea, to the historic arrival of USS Coral Sea at Pearl Harbour, it has captivated our imaginations for centuries. Its mesmerizing allure can be found in every corner of the world. In Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a sweetlip fish gracefully glides over a sea fan, creating an enchanting underwater ballet. Meanwhile, on Luskentyre beach in Harris, Scotland, nature showcases its artistic prowess as white sands meet crystal-clear waters adorned with delicate coral formations. Journeying further into exotic locales like Papua New Guinea and witnessing Caiman crocodilus crocodilus coexisting with Anilius scytale amidst lush greenery reminds us of coral's ability to thrive even in unexpected habitats. The influence extends beyond natural wonders; it permeates art and literature too. Jeannie Harbour's 1932 drawing for Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" transports us to an ethereal realm where mermaids swim among intricate corals. Venturing into the Caribbean paradise of Northern Bahamas reveals a harmonious dance between fish and coral—a testament to their symbiotic relationship that sustains life beneath azure waves. Ningaloo Marine Park in Western Australia beckons with its breathtaking over-and-underwater shot showcasing a pristine sandy beach alongside a thriving coral reef—an idyllic haven where both land and sea merge seamlessly. Komodo Island in Indonesia invites divers into an underwater wonderland teeming with colorful marine life at depths reaching 12 meters—where vibrant corals create an otherworldly spectacle worthy of admiration. Even vintage illustrations pay homage to this marvel; an aquarium chromolithograph from 1895 immortalizes corals' intricate patterns and hues—a timeless reminder that beauty transcends time itself.