Indo Pacific Ocean Collection (page 7)

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

Close-up head on view of a hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A large green turtle swims alongside a wall, Indonesia
A large green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swims alongside a wall in Bunaken National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

Gray reef shark with diver, Papua New Guinea
Gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos) with diver, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Dianas hogfish swimming between three crinoids, Indonesia
Dianas hogfish (Bodianus diana), swimming between three crinoids, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Narrow barred Spanish mackerel in motion, Papua New Guinea
Narrow barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson) in motion, South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Close-up view of a Mantis Shrimp, Papua New Guinea
Close-up head view of a Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyallarus), Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Orange and brown face of a scorpionfish, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

An unidentified crab sits on the seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

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

Close-up of a tube anemone
A tube anemone grows on a sandy seafloor near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Pair of whale sharks swimming around near the surface, with sharp sunrays shining through the water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia wait for plankton to fall within their grasp

Emperor commensal shrimp on a nudibranch, North Sulawesi
Emperor commensal shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) riding on a Ceratosoma gracillimum T-bar nudibranch, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A diver explores the wreck of a U. S. truck, Solomon Islands
A diver explores the wreck of a U.S. truck dumped at the end of World War 2, Solomon Islands

Lochs chromodoris nudibranch amongst coral. Solomons
Lochs chromodoris (Chromodoris lochi) amongst coral, depth 12 metres, Florida Islands, Solomons

A diver looks on at a giant stonefish, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a giant stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa), Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

An opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea
A blue and white opisthobranch on volcanic sand, Papua New Guinea

A large barrel sponge grows on a reef dropoff near Sulawesi, Indonesia
A large barrel sponge grows on a reef dropoff in Bunaken Marine Park, near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

School of large damselfish in Palaus inner lagoon. This Micronesian destination is popular among scuba divers and snorkelers due to its spectacular coral reefs

A strong current sweeps across a reef slope in Indonesia
A strong current sweeps across a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Pair of lionfish, Indonesia

A bigscale soldierfish, Fiji
A bigscale soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A diver swims alongside a hawksbill sea turtle off of Indonesia
A diver swims over a Komodo reef with a hawksbill sea turtle off of Indonesia

A spearing mantis shrimp in its burrow, Indonesia
A spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla maculata) in its burrow, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Rhizostome Jellyfish, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia
Rhizostome Jellyfish (Thysanostoma thysanura), Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm, Indonesia
Facial and body view of the predatory Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois), taken in 6 meters of water in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Peacock razorfish, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Peacock razorfish (Iniistius pavo), Gorontalo, 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.