Gorgonian Collection (page 7)

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Colorful soft corals grow on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals and invertebrates grow on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Yellowtail snappers and sea fan, Belize

Diver by sea fans, Indonesia

A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows, Indonesia
A gorgonian sea fan with the view of Boo Windows in the background, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Bright red Cowrie on coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red Cowrie (Phenacovolva tokioi) on coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

School of anthias fish swimming around a colorful reef of soft corals with sunlight above, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A colorful coral reef is covered by sweepers and cardinalfish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Sea fans and soft coral, Fiji

Red tree coral on a Fijian reef

Scalefin anthias fish Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Scalefin anthias fish (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Red goby sitting motionless on whip coral, Fiji

A juvenile golden spadefish against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty
A juvenile golden spadefish (Platax boersii) against a coral encrusted strut under Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Soft corals adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the legs of Arborek Jetty, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Reef scene with sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Spectacular reef scene showing sea fan (Semperina sp.) at Barneys reef, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A large purple sea fan on Caribbean reef
A large purple sea fan with diver in background on Caribbean reef

A large coral polyp grows on the seafloor of a kelp forest off the coast of California. Kelp forests, which grow in temperate areas worldwide

A large red gorgonian sea fan, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Divers descend onto a deep wreef with red sea whip corals, Fiji

Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral and crinoid with twin lamps
Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) and crinoid (Crinoid sp.) with twin lamps, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A soft coral crab blends into its host coral colony
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) blends into its host coral colony in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A pygmy seahorse mimics its host gorgonian on a reef
A pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) mimics its host gorgonian on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Gorgonain fan with polyps out feeding, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches colorful soft corals and crinoids on the reefs of Raja Ampat
A diver approaches colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids on the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Close-up view of soft tree coral, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Close-up view of soft tree coral (Dendronephthya sp.) with diver in background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bannerfish on a brown sea fan with crinoid stars, Bali, Indonesia

Gorgonians grow on a shallow reef off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. The Caribbean is home to a wide variety of marine organisms and is thus a favorite destination for divers, snorkelers

A tiny ghost goby lays on a gorgonian
A tiny, transluscent ghost goby (Trimma sp.) lays on a gorgonian in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A colorful coral reef grows along a deep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A Sergeant Major Damselfish and a sea fan, Key Largo, Florida
A Sergeant Major Damselfish (Abudefduf saxatilis) swims through an opening in a sea fan, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Pygmy Seahorse, Australia

Large red gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian Reef

Colony of red whip fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

Reef top with various types of soft coral under greenish water at sunset, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Fast-growing corals being grown in the Caribbean Sea
Fast-growing corals (Acropora sp.) are being grown by scientists in the Caribbean Sea. Once they reach a certain size they will be planted on a reef that has been previously damaged

Sea fan on soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Beautiful soft coral, Papua New Guinea

A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star beside some sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji
A large Pin-Cushion Sea Star (Culcita novaeguineae) beside some beautiful sea whips on a deep reef off the coast of Fiji

Detailed view of yellow tube coral (Tubastrea) polyps with parasites, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Colorful soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Dense school of silver and blue fusilier fish, West Papua, Indonesia
Dense school of silver and blue fusilier fish over sandy bottom, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Green sea turtle with a red gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) on a ledge with a red gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sea whips, Fiji

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In the vibrant waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully glide past the enchanting sea whip coral, creating a breathtaking underwater spectacle. The delicate branches of the gorgonian sway with the gentle current, resembling an ethereal sea fan captured through an X-ray lens. As if drawn to this captivating display, a majestic hawksbill turtle emerges from its hidden sanctuary within a cave adorned with colorful multi-textured coral clusters. Its blue-toned body contrasts beautifully against the vivid hues of its surroundings, showcasing nature's artistic palette at its finest. Further exploring these aquatic wonders in Indonesia's Papua region, we witness another fascinating interaction. A lined sweetlip fish seeks solace in being cleaned by a diligent red-fin wrasse. This symbiotic relationship highlights not only the beauty but also the interconnectedness of life beneath the waves. Moving closer to examine every intricate detail, we encounter a hawkfish nestled amid a magnificent sea fan in Raja Ampat. Its vibrant colors and unique patterns make it stand out amidst this underwater paradise—a true testament to Mother Nature's creativity. These awe-inspiring moments captured by DDE-90037563, DDE-90025557, DDE-90025006, DDE-90025005 and DDE-90025000 remind us of the immense diversity found within our oceans' depths. From anthozoa to cnidaria and everything in between—corals and their inhabitants paint an extraordinary tapestry that continues to astonish explorers and scientists alike. Let us cherish these glimpses into an enchanting world where gorgonians reign supreme—an ecosystem teeming with life that deserves our utmost respect and protection for generations to come.