Indo Pacific Ocean Collection (page 2)

Fish : redeye hovering goby
Redeye goby (Bryaninops natans) resting on coral, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a reef wall in Indonesia
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a reef wall in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Beautiful soft corals grow on a deep reef in Indonesia
Beautiful soft corals grow on a deep reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Whale shark with mouth wide open while diver looks on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Soft corals thrive on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on corals on a reef
A crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeds on corals on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

New table corals grow on an artificial reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
New table corals grow on an artificial reef that is meant to restore the original reef diversity near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

A diver explores a cavern in Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A small juvenile pinnate spadefish (Platax pinnatus), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Crinoids cling to a large sponge on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Oceanic blacktip sharks with remora and fusiliers swimming around
Several oceanic blacktip sharks with remora in tow and fusiliers around, Aliwal Shoal, Umkoms, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Detail of a mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia

Pinjalo snapper, underside view with sunburst, Bali
Pinjalo snapper, underside view with sunburst, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A field of soft corals grows on an underwater slope in Indonesia
A field of soft corals grows on an underwater slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A fat starfish clings to rocks in the Solomon Islands
A fat starfish clings to rocks on a steep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Close-up of a lionfish in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovers over a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A school of soldierfish hover above a coral reef in Indonesia
A school of soldierfish hover above a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Diver and magnificent anemone, Fiji

A wooden outrigger anchored near a remote island in Indonesia
Fishermen use a wooden outrigger near a remote island in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Ambon scorpionfish, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), red and orange variety, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

An unusual sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka
An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Papua New Guinea
A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Close-up front view of a broadclub cuttlefish
A broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) hovers over the seafloor in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

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

Front view of a hairy frogfish
A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) uses its incredible camouflage to successfully capture prey in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Reef-building corals near Alor, Indonesia
Reef-building corals and other invertebrates thrive in shallow water near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Bright sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A banded Tozeuma shrimp camouflages itself in black coral
A banded Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) camouflages itself in black coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sun, sky and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Reefscape with grand sea whip and gorgonian sea fans
Reefscape with grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis) and gorgonian sea fans, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A tiny cleaner shrimp removes parasites from a Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus cephalozona) on a sandy seafloor in Indonesia

A tube anemone on a sand slope in Indonesia
A tube anemone (Cerianthid sp.) feeds on planktonic organisms on a sand slope in Indonesia

Orange black coral bush and a sea star on a rocky reef top in Indonesia
Orange black coral bush seen through a window in the water, with sharp sunrays coming through, and a pink and brown sea star on a rocky reef top, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A fire coral colony grows in Komodo National Park
A fire coral colony grows in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Strap-weed filefish Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Strap-weed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A lionfish swims on a colorful reef in the Solomon Islands
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a colorful reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

A shortfin lionfish stares into the camera lens
A shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) stares into the camera lens in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait is known for its diverse array of bizarre marine organisms

A lionfish swims along the edge of a mangrove
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims along the edge of a mangrove in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

A tiny shrimp lives on a starfish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

Extreme close-up of a Tiger Cowry, Fiji
A Tiger Cowry, its mantle withdrawn into the shell for protection reveals its beautiful coloration, Fiji

A school of silversides swim above a shallow reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

A well-camouflaged frogfish waits to ambush prey
A well-camouflaged frogfish (Antennarius sp.) waits to ambush prey on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A beautiful cluster of soft coral on a coral reef in Indonesia
A beautiful cluster of soft coral colonies grows on a healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A Tozeuma shrimp blends into its reef surroundings
A Tozeuma shrimp (Tozeuma armatum) blends into its reef surroundings in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

A colorful gorgonian grows on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A red sea fan with sponge colored clam attached, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with sponge colored clam attached, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A black-margined glossodoris nudibranch
A black-margined glossodoris (Glossodoris atromarginata) amongst coral at a depth of 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

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The Indo-Pacific Ocean is a mesmerizing realm, teeming with diverse marine life and breathtaking underwater landscapes. In the vibrant waters of Raja Ampat, an endemic epaulette shark gracefully glides across the seafloor, showcasing its unique beauty. Meanwhile, in Byron Bay, Australia, a wobbegong shark peacefully coexists with cardinalfish amidst colorful coral reefs. Delicate nudibranchs captivate our attention as they display their intricate patterns and vivid colors. From the Solomon Islands to Indonesia, these enchanting creatures adorn coral formations like living jewels. Sunlight pierces through the water's surface and illuminates crevices within reefs in the Solomon Islands—a sight that evokes wonder and awe. A magnificent ceratosoma nudibranch perches on coral in the Solomons while nearby bright cup corals create a stunning colony in Raja Ampat's Indonesian waters. On the seafloor lies a Crocodilefish near an artificial reef—an intriguing blend of nature and human intervention. In another corner of this vast oceanic expanse, young saddleback anemonefish playfully dart around their home—anemones—forming a symbiotic bond that exemplifies harmony between species. The giant clam stands out as it grows steadily on an Indonesian reef—a testament to resilience and longevity. As divers venture deeper into this aquatic wonderland off West Papua's coast in Indonesia, soft corals sway gently with each passing current—a captivating dance beneath turquoise waves. The Indo-Pacific Ocean beckons explorers from all corners of the globe to witness its wonders firsthand—to immerse themselves in its kaleidoscope of life forms and experience nature at its most extraordinary.