Indo Pacific Ocean Collection (page 6)

Colourful sea fan seascape, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A blue starfish on the sandy seafloor near Alor, Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) lays on the sandy seafloor near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Harlequin shrimp with bright red sponge in the background, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with bright red sponge in the background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Peacock mantis shrimp moving a rock to make a burrow, Bali
Peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) moving a rock to make a burrow, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A large whale shark siphoning water from under a bagan in Indonesia
A large whale shark under a bagan, siphoning water from the surface, with sunrays shining in the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Group of squids in formation near fishing net with silvery fish inside, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Detail of a ribbon of Spanish dancer nudibranch eggs found on a reef in Indonesia

A beautiful soft coral colony on a coral reef in Indonesia
A beautiful soft coral colony (Dendronephthya sp.) grows on a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Fish swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge
Fish including bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge, Solomon Islands

A shipwreck now serves as an artificial reef in Palaus inner lagoon. Artificial reefs attract colonizing invertebrates and reef fish

Nembrotha chamberlaini with feeding appendage extended
Chamberlains Nembrotha (Nembrotha chamberlaini) with feeding appendage extended, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A colorful crinoid clings to a reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia
A colorful crinoid clings to a shallow reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

School of moorish idols and yellowtail fusiliers, Fiji
School of moorish idols (Zanclus cornutus) and yellowtail fusiliers swim along a coral drop off, Fiji

A beautiful nudibranch feeds on algae, Fiji

Head on view of a Chromodoris reticulata nudibranch, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A red-netted chromodori, Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A red-netted chromodoris (Chromodoris tinctoria), head/side view showing cerata, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A dense school of yellowmask surgeonfish, Indonesia
A dense school of yellowmask surgeonfish (Acanthurus mata), Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Risbecia tryoni nudibranch
A Risbecia tryoni nudibranch with white, brown and bright blue markings, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Ornate ghost pipefish, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Ornate ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

The day octopus on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
The day octopus (Octopus cyanea) on volcanic sand, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Clear waters surround a remote island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Clear, warm waters surround a remote island in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

Sunlight sparkles through a table coral in Indonesia
Sunlight sparkles through a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Leather corals grow in the shallow waters in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia
Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

A soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

Tangle of wiry red corals with black crinoid, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A colorful sea apple clings to a reef in indonesia
A colorful sea apple (Pseudocolochirus violaceus) clings to a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Colorful tunicates grow among coral polyps and other invertebrates in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Longnose hawkfish, Solomon Islands
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) amongst soft coral at a depth of 10 metres, Solomon Islands

A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony in the Solomon Islands
A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Whale shark seen from below with remoras clinging to its belly, and a bagan and sunrays in the background, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Detail of the face and eye of a goby fish
Detail of the face and eye of an unidentified goby in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. Gobies are the largest fish family found on coral reefs

Pair of whale sharks coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface
Pair of whale sharks with remora in tow, coming up to siphon water from fishing nets near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A large table coral grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A large table coral (Acropora sp.) grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

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

A crown-of-thorns starfish feeds on a table coral
A crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) feeds on a table coral on a reef in the Solomon Islands. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Pair of whale sharks in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Pair of whale sharks near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Pair of whale sharks barrelling their way through near the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Short-head sabretooth blenny peering from a plastic bottle, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Short-head sabretooth (fang) blenny (Petroscirtes breviceps), peering from a discarded plastic bottle, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Imperator Commensal Shrimp on Eyed Sea Cucumber
Imperator Commensal Shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) on Eyed Sea Cucumber (Bohadschia argus), Fiji

Bottle nose dolphins breach the surface, Papua New Guinea
Bottlenose dolphins breach the surface in front of the boat, Papua New Guinea

Black-finned snake eel emerging from volcanic black sand
Black-finned snake eel (Ophichthus melanochir) emerging from volcanic black sand, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Diver looks on at sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A pair of many-spotted sweetlips on a soft coral covered reef
A pair of many-spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) on a soft coral covered reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Close-up of view of a lionfish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Close-up of view of a lionfish (Pterois volitans), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

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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.