Morays Collection

Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Two scuba divers, giant moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) with open mouth, and coral reef, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

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Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

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Large Laced Moray or Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus), Ari Atoll, Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), Red Sea, Sudan, Africa

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Giant Moray (Gymnothorax javanicus) at a coral reef, Marsa Alam, Red Sea, Egypt, Africa

Goldentail Moray, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean
The goldentail moray (Muraena miliaris) hides during the day and feeds in the open on the reef at night; Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles

Reeves Moray (Gymnothorax reevesii) adult, on black sand, Retak Larry, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) unusual colour variant, adult, head at entrance to hole, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia, October

Barred-fin Moray (Gymnothorax zonipectus) adult, close-up of head, with mouth open, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia, November

Honeycomb Moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) adult, close-up of head, with open mouth, with Threespot Dascyllus (Dascyllus trimaculatus) juvenile, Batu Kapal, Bandanaira, Banda Islands, Banda Sea

Blackcheek Moray (Gymnothorax breedeni) adult, close-up of head, Christmas Island, Australia, November

White-margined Moray (Gymnothorax albimarginatus) adult, free-swimming on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Reticulated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax richardsonii) adult, swimming at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Barred-fin Moray Eel (Gymnothorax zonipectus) adult, close-up of head, sheltering in crevice, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

White-eyed Moray (Siderea thyrsoidea) adult, close-up of head, Reta Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Reticulated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax richardsoni) adult, swimming in reef, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Barred Moray Eel (Echidna polyzona) adult, close-up of head, in reef at night, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Fimbriated Moray Eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) adult, with mouth open, close-up of head in crevice, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Snowflake Moray Eel (Echidna nebulosa) adult, on reef, Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

White-mouthed Moray Eel (Gymnothorax meleagris) adult, close-up of head, Mabul Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

White-eyed moray eels (Gymnothorax thyrsoideus). Moray eels are large predatory fish that inhabit holes in reefs and rocky areas

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Morays, the fascinating creatures of the deep sea, have captivated humans for centuries. Just like the intricate Roman seafood mosaic that depicts their existence, these enigmatic creatures continue to amaze us with their unique features and behaviors. In the depths of Ras Mohammed National Park in Egypt's Red Sea, two scuba divers find themselves face-to-face with a giant moray. Its jaws wide open, revealing rows of sharp teeth, this Gymnothorax javanicus is an imposing sight against the vibrant backdrop of a coral reef. As one of nature's most formidable predators, it reminds us of the diversity and beauty found beneath the waves. Across Asia's aquatic realms, from atolls to bony dwellings hidden within reefs, various species can be found. Their actinopterygii bodies gracefully navigate through underwater landscapes while showcasing stunning bluestreak patterns on their skin. These Asian wonders blend seamlessly into their surroundings using remarkable camouflage techniques honed over millions of years. Venturing further south to Bonaire in the Caribbean, we encounter a Goldentail Moray gliding effortlessly through its habitat. With its sleek body and striking colors contrasting against azure waters, this creature epitomizes elegance in motion. It serves as a reminder that even amidst vast oceans teeming with life forms both big and small; each individual has its own distinct charm. Traveling eastward to Sulawesi's Lembeh Straits brings us face-to-face with another captivating species: Reeves Moray (Gymnothorax reevesii). Against black sand beds lies this adult specimen exuding an air of mystery as it peers out from its hiding place. Its presence adds intrigue to an already mesmerizing underwater landscape. But not all interactions between they can shrouded in secrecy; some are symbiotic relationships filled with mutual benefits.