Irian Jaya Collection (#4)

Soft coral and sea squirts

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

Tropical corals. Black corals (white, family Antipathidae) and sea whips (order Gorgonacea) growing in tropical waters. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, Indonesia

Prehistoric rock art, Indonesia
Prehistoric rock art. These paintings are thought to be between 3-5000 years old and feature dolphins, fish, whales, dugong (manatees), hands, abstract figures

Cardinalfish and parasite. Cardinalfish (family Apogonidae) with a parasitic isopod crustacean on its head. Parasitic isopods feed on the tissues of their host

Damselfish on a reef. School of damselfish (family Pomacentridae) by a gorgonian sea fan (pink) on a coral reef. Photographed off Misool, West Papua, 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

Juvenile golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus, centre) by a gorgonian sea fan (left) on a coral reef. This species of damselfish inhabits reefs in the tropical Indo-Pacific region

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

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

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

Blue-spotted Ray Indo Pacific, Papua New Guinea
VT-7175 Blue-spotted Ray Indo Pacific, Papua New Guinea Taeniura lymna Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Airstrip, South Beliam Valley, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

South Beliam Valley, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Jayapura, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Yali village, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Meandering river, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bagair, canoes, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Canoe race, Basiem, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Asmat, racing canoes, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Wattled Cassowary KF 7354 Casuarius © Kenneth W. Fink / ARDEA LONDON
KF-7354 Single-wattled / Northern CASSOWARY Distribution: Papua New Guinea Casuarius unappendiculatus Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dwarf Cassowary
EL-1126 DWARF CASSOWARY Papua New Guinea Casuarius bennetti Eric Lindgren Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Aerial view of river and forest, West Irian (Irian Jaya). Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Yali village, Irian Jaya (West Irian) (Irian Barat), New Guinea, Indonesia, Asia

Yali house, Membegan, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Irian Jaya, a captivating region in Indonesia's Papua province. Nestled within this paradise lies Raja Ampat, an archipelago renowned for its breathtaking marine biodiversity. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and witness nature's wonders unfold before your eyes. As you explore beneath the surface, you'll encounter a mesmerizing dance of colors. A graceful Sweetlip fish gracefully swims over a vibrant sea fan, while a majestic Lionfish glides through the currents with elegance. Witness the harmonious relationship between an RF-Western clownfish and a Magnificent sea anemone as they coexist in perfect symbiosis. Prepare to be awestruck by the mysterious Bigfin squid hovering above open water, its portrait capturing its elusive nature. Indulge in the allure of pearls cultured from silver-lipped pearl oysters, showcased beautifully in an exquisite bowl from Indonesia's Papua region. Be amazed by the Tasseled wobbegong shark yawning lazily at Citrus Ridge on Yanggefo Island – a rare sight that will leave you spellbound. Marvel at Gorgonian sea fans adorning coral reefs like delicate works of art in Raja Ampat's pristine waters. Witness motherhood unfold as a female Peacock-mantis shrimp carries her precious eggs through Pacific Ocean currents off West Papua's coast. Encounter gentle giants like Green sea turtles gracefully navigating Ceram Sea near Misool Island. Immerse yourself further into this underwater wonderland as you come face-to-face with a magnificent Reef manta ray majestically swimming over vibrant coral reefs. And don't miss out on spotting the Hairy frogfish or Striated frogfish camouflaging themselves amidst their surroundings – true masters of disguise. Lastly, admire the striking presence of a clown triggerfish against colorful coral backdrops – truly showcasing nature's artistic flair. Irian Jaya is not just another destination.