Ocean Floor Collection (#15)

Two yellow sea stars and white worm strands, Antarctica

Leaf scorpionfish with open mouth, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Yellow leaf scorpionfish with open mouth, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spotted grouper with orange cleaner shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Schools of grunts and snapper over a Caribbean reef

A sea turtle makes its way along the bottom of the sea looking for food

Three clownfish swim together and watch for predators
Three cute Clownfish swim together and watch for predators

An American Eel prowls along the edge of Morrison Springs cavern
An adult American Eel (Anguilla rostrata) prowls along the edge of the Morrison Springs cavern at 85 feet deep watching over the adolescent eels in the clear freshwaters of the state park near Red

Deep reef scene in Fiji with a beautiful gorgonian fan

A bull shark with accompanying remora and schooling giant trevally, Fiji
A huge bull shark with accompanying remora and schooling giant trevally, Fiji

Red Hermit Crab scavanges for food at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba diver follows a stingray in the shallow sandy waters off the coast of Bonaire
Scuba diver on a scooter follows a stingray in the shallow sandy waters off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A Coconut Octopus, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia
A Coconut Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus), a species that gathers coconut and mollusk shells for shelter, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

The colorful Chromodoris kuniei on a West Papuan reef

Green sea turtle near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting near a pink gorgonian sea fan, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Red shrimp with green eyes on sponge, Komodo, Indonesia
Red shrimp with green eyes on brown sponge, Komodo, Indonesia

Red starfish on sandy bottom, Indonesia
Red starfish sitting on sandy bottom propped on a red coral, Indonesia

A pair of American Eels patrol the sandy bottom of Morrison Springs cavern
A pair of American Eels (Anguilla rostrata) appear to be patrolling the sandy bottom of Morrison Springs cavern as a small school of guppies swim away at a depth of 80 feet of freshwater at the state

A Crocodilefish lies motionless on the sandy bottom, Papua New Guinea
A Crocodilefish lies motionless on the sandy bottom at night in Papua New Guinea employing camouflauge while laying in wait for an unsuspecting fish

Scuba diver and silvertip shark at The Bistro Dive site in Fiji
Scuba diver and silvertip shark (Carcharhinus albimarginatus) at The Bistro Dive site in Fiji

Latticed sandperch in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji
Latticed sandperch (Parapercis clathrata) in Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Juvenile conch feeding at night, Papua New Guinea

Red sea whip coral in deep water beneath a large coral bommie, Fiji

Sand Anemone, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Electric clam, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Electric clam (Limaria orientalis) with flashing blue light along its margin, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Green turtle on reef, Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Divers photographing a school of trevally, Bali, Indonesia

Chromodoris hintuanensis sea slug nudibranch, Bali, Indonesia

Chromodoris dianae sea slug nudibranch, Mataking, Sabah, Malaysia

Divers visit the Pelicano shipwreck on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea
Divers visit the wreck of the Pelicano which sits on the bottom of the Caribbean Sea near Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

A colorful chocolate chip sea star on the seafloor of Indonesia
A colorful chocolate chip sea star (Protoreaster nodosus) lies on the sandy seafloor of Indonesia. This species of echinoderm is commonly found near seagrass meadows

A dragon seamoth crawls across the sandy seafloor
A dragon seamoth (Eurypegasus draconis) crawls across the sandy seafloor in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

A Japanese Jake seaplane on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon
A Japanese Jake seaplane, shot down during World War II, lies on the seafloor of Palaus lagoon. Many planes and dozens of large ships were sunk around Palau during the war

A group of humpback whales swim in ocean shallows

Two sharks on patrol over a sandy reef

A wonderpus octopus in Indonesia
A wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) in Indonesia

Close-up of a blacksaddle snake eel head, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A Nassau Grouper swims along the ocean bottom
A Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) swimming along the ocean bottom off the coast of Key Largo, Florida

Huge bull shark with mouth open, Fiji

Harlequin swimming crab, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Harlequin swimming crab (Lissocarcinus laevis) in front of tube-dwelling anemone, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

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

Head detail of a red dwarf lionfish with green eye, North Sulawesi
Head detail of a red dwarf lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus) with green eye, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Goby with commensal blind shrimp, Bali, Indonesia
Orange, white and blue goby with commensal yellow and red blind shrimp, Bali, Indonesia

Three pink anemonefish in a circular pink anemone, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Yellow and brown headshield slug on beige coral, Komodo, Indonesia
Yellow and brown headshield slug (Chelidonura amoena) on beige coral, Komodo, Indonesia

Red and white spotted nudibranch on black sand, Komodo, Indonesia
Chromodoris reticulata, red and white spotted nudibranch on black sand, Komodo, Indonesia

Tiny cowrie shell on dendronephtya soft coral, Indonesia
Tiny cowrie shell on dendronephtya soft coral, Lembeh Strait, Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Black blenny in orange sponge, Komodo, Indonesia

Sand Diver hiding below sand on caribbean reef

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

Exploring the mesmerizing depths of the ocean floor reveals a world teeming with life and wonder. As we descend into the azure waters, we are greeted by graceful green turtles gracefully gliding through the currents. Doryaspis swim amongst a vibrant bed of Anthozoa, their colorful scales shimmering in harmony with their surroundings. A scuba diver swims above the seabed, offering us a captivating rear view of this mystical realm. In Raja Ampat, an endemic epaulette shark gracefully maneuvers across the seafloor, showcasing its unique beauty. Byron Bay in Australia presents a breathtaking sight as a wobbegong shark coexists harmoniously with cardinalfish amidst coral formations. Witnessing killer whales hunting together is an awe-inspiring spectacle in these crystal-clear oceans. The Cayman Islands unveil an underwater view adorned by a mermaid sculpture resting in shallow waters, adding enchantment to this already magical place. In Hawaii's turquoise sea, Green Sea Turtles elegantly glide through pristine waters while seaweed sways gently alongside them—a testament to nature's intricate tapestry below. Overhead views of Leknes in Norway showcase the striking contrast between emerald-green seas and rugged cliffs surrounding it—an ethereal landscape that captivates all who behold it. Tourists embark on traditional dhow boat trips off Paje Beach in Zanzibar, Tanzania—immersing themselves in crystal-clear waters that reveal marine wonders beneath. And Half Moon Bay beach in Antigua welcomes visitors with its fine sand kissed by Caribbean Sea waves—a paradise where tranquility meets natural splendor. The ocean floor beckons adventurers from around the globe to witness its hidden treasures and immerse themselves within its boundless beauty—a reminder that our planet holds secrets yet to be discovered beneath its glistening surface.