Indo Pacific Ocean Collection (page 36)

Striped surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus) grazing on algae growing on a coral reef. Photographed off Bali, Indonesia

Pacific mimic surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus) being cleaned by a bluestreak cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) on a coral reef

Acropora plate coral. Underside of a large Acropora sp. coral colony. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Reef fish and coral. Damselfish (family Pomacentridae) and other reef fish schooling over branching Acropora sp. hard corals. Photographed in the Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Soft corals. Brightly coloured soft corals growing on a current-swept boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Snappers. School of snapper (family Lutjanidae) fish swimming between boulders covered in black coral. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Tropical reef, Indonesia
Tropical reef. Diverse community of soft corals, Tubastrea sp. hard corals, hydroids and feather stars growing on a boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Tropical sea life. Fish swimming around a community of Acropora sp. hard corals on a reef. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pregnant pygmy seahorse. Pregnant male pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged against sea fan coral. Like all seahorses, pygmy seahorses have an unusal form of reproduction

Bubble shell. Bubble shells (suborder Cephalaspidea) are primitive sea slugs related to nudibranchs. They have retained a shell, which may be reduced or internal, and unlike terrestrial snails

Leaf scorpionfish (Taenianotus triacanthus). This venomous fish takes its name from its habit of swaying from side to side like a dead leaf in a current

Pontohi pygmy seahorse amongst hydroid colony. Pontohi pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus pontohi) have only recently been described (as of 2010)

Snappers over a reef. School of snapper (family Lutjanidae) fish swimming over coral. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Mimic surgeonfish. Mimic, or chocolate, surgeonfish (Acanthurus pyroferus) are so-called because the juveniles very closely resemble pygmy angelfish (Centropyge argi)

Sun coral. Colony of sun coral (Tubastrea sp.) polyps growing on a current-swept rocky sea bed. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Fusiliers over a reef. School of fusilier (family Caesionidae) fish swimming over coral. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Butterflyfish inside a barrel sponge
Butterflyfish (family Chaetodontidae) inside a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fishing over a reef. Silhouette of a traditional outrigger fishing boat moored above a reef. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Whip coral shrimp on whip coral
Whip coral shrimp (order Decapoda) on whip coral (order Gorgonacea). These small shrimp adopt the colouration of their host whip coral (sea fan)

Anemonefish in sea anemone
Anemonefish (Amphiprion sp.) in a sea anemone. Photographed in Bunaken Marine Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ghost goby on soft coral
Ghost goby (Pleurosicya sp.) on soft coral. The goby family (Gobiidae) is one of the largest families of fish and includes some of the smallest vertebrates in the world

Denises pygmy seahorse camouflaged against sea fan coral. Denises pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus denise) are one of the smallest pygmy seahorses and are named after photographer Denise Tackett

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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.