Kimbe Bay Collection (#3)

Papuan scorpionfish lying on a reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Papuan scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis), orange red in color lying on a reef, head view, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Colony of crinoids, Papua New Guinea
Colony of crinoids, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Nudibranch on orange sponge, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch or sea slug (Chromodoris coi) on orange sponge, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Bright orange sponge with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge and seascape with sunburst, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Leopard blenny perched on coral, Papua New Guinea
Leopard blenny (Exallias brevis) perched on coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A remora attached to a diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A remora (Echeneis naucrates) hitches a free ride from a diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hawksbill turtle in the diving position, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in the diving position, Papua New Guinea

Bright red Cowrie on coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red Cowrie (Phenacovolva tokioi) on coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Facial view of a great barracuda, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Facial view of a great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Reef scene with sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Spectacular reef scene showing sea fan (Semperina sp.) at Barneys reef, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Hawksbill turtle ascending against a colony of bubbles
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) ascending aganist a colony of bubbles, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with purple anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with purple anthias fish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Spinecheek anemonefish in anemone, Papua New Guinea
Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) in anemone, Volcano crater, Witu Isalnds, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A gathering of crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A gathering of three crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge, Papua New Guinea
A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver explores the wreck of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Colony of red whip fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Gray Reef Shark, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Gray reef shark (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

School of wide-band fusilier fish, Papua New Guinea
School of wide-band fusilier fish (Pterocaesio lativittata), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pygmy Seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pixy hawkfish, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Pixy hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hawksbill sea turtle, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) free swimming, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange sponge with crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
Orange sponge with crinoid attached and diver, Papua New Guinea

Broadclub Cuttlefish with diver, Papua New Guinea
A Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) with diver, Inglis Shoal, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Masses of staghorn coral, Papua New Guinea
Masses of staghorn coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A barrel sponge with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
A barrel sponge (Xestosongia testudinaria) attached to a reef wall on South Emma reef (Kimbe Bay) with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea

Diver and schooling blackfin barracuda, Papua New Guinea
Diver and schooling blackfin barracuda (Sphyraena qenie), Lama Shoals, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver approaching a large school of bigeye trevally, Papua New Guinea
Diver approaching a large school of bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), Lama Shoals, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Red whip coral sea fan with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip coral sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

Red soft coral with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse clinging to sea grass, Papua New Guinea
Shortpouch pygmy pipehorse (Acentronura breviperula) on volcanic sand clinging to sea grass taken at Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A school of bigeye trevally, Papua New Guinea
A school of bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus), South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

A pair of Whitetip reef sharks, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A pair of Whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange and brown Elegant Squat Lobster on crinoid
Orange and brown Elegant squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans) on crinoid, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A red sea fan with crinoid feather stars, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with crinoid feather stars, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Commensal shrimp on soft coral, Papua New Guinea
Commensal shrimp (Periclimenes holthuisi) on soft coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Green Arrowhead Crab, Papua New Guinea
Green Arrowhead Crab (Huenia heraldica) amongst vegetation and coral, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A trio of whitetip reef sharks, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A trio of whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Red whip fan coral with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Large whip goby and pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) and pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whitetip reef shark, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus), full body view with sunset, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Mouth of a variegated lizardfish, Papua New Guinea
Mouth of a variegated lizardfish (Synodus variegatus) taken at the Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

Nudibranch on coral, Papua New Guinea
Nudibranch (Phyllidia ocellata) on coral, volcano crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Papua New Guinea
Shrimp goby and snapping shrimp look out their burrow, Volcano crater, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A snorkeller sits in shallow water amongst black-tail sergeant fish
Black-tail sergeants (Abudefduf lorenzi) in shallow water with a snorkeller, Restorf Isalnd, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A family of pink anemonefish in anemone, Papua New Guinea
A family of four pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in magnificent anemone, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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"Discover the Underwater Wonderland of Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea" Dive into the mesmerizing depths of Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea and prepare to be amazed by its vibrant marine life. Witness an Aeolid nudibranch gracefully gliding on an orange sponge, showcasing nature's artistry in motion. Observe as a fearless Clownfish valiantly defends its white anemone home, displaying loyalty and bravery in this underwater kingdom. Marvel at the majestic presence of a Hawksbill sea turtle gracefully swimming through the crystal-clear waters of Kimbe Bay. Be captivated by the sheer beauty and power of a school of pickhandle barracuda as they move in perfect unison, creating a breathtaking spectacle that will leave you awestruck. Encounter the enigmatic Whitetip reef shark as it elegantly navigates through coral reefs, exuding both grace and mystery. Embark on an adventure with divers exploring the remnants of a Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane wreck, delving into history beneath these turquoise waves. Witness nature's harmony unfold as you spot a large whip goby perched delicately on a sea fan while commensal shrimp find refuge amidst green anemones. Be enchanted by colonies of red whip fan corals adorned with crinoids swaying gently with each passing current. Experience paradise from above and below with split-level views capturing snorkelers exploring Restorf Island's pristine waters. Encounter vibrant sights such as bright red crabs adorning fan corals or yellow crinoid feather stars contrasting against red fan corals - truly nature's masterpiece. Kimbe Bay is more than just another destination; it is an underwater wonderland where every dive reveals new treasures waiting to be discovered. Immerse yourself in this captivating realm where beauty knows no bounds – welcome to Kimbe Bay.