Octocoral Collection (page 3)

A dead table coral, now covered in healthy soft corals, taken at Neptune Fan Sea, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Brightly colored soft coral, Dibba, Oman
Brightly colored fuschia, red and grey soft coral against black and green water, Dibba, Oman

A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A diver looks on at a group of crinoids, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red sea fan and soft coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A set of soft corals grows in the shallow waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A soft coral colony grows on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Nudibranchs on a sea pen C014 / 2909
Nudibranchs on a sea pen. Nudibranch (Armina sp.) sea slugs feeding on a sea pen (Veretillum sp). Nudibranchs are shell-less marine molluscs that live in seas around the world

Sea pen C014 / 2923
Sea pen. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Vurgilaria sp. sea pen. Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Fish on a sea pen C014 / 2922
Fish on a sea pen. Triplefin (family Tripterygiidae) blenny resting on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp.). Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Sea pen and triplefin blenny. Close-up of the branching tentacles of a Virgularia sp. sea pen with a triplefin blenny (family Tripterygiidae) fish resting on it

Gorgonian coral, artwork C016 / 5570
Gorgonian coral. Watercolour of Gorgonian coral (subclass Octocorallia) by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Gorgonian coral, artwork C016 / 5569
Gorgonian coral. Watercolour of Gorgonian coral (subclass Octocorallia) by Sarah Stone (circa 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Umbellula thomsoni, deep-ocean sea pen
Umbellula thomsoni, named in honour of the Challenger Expeditionss scientific leader, Charles Wyville Thomson. The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government

Gougonia flabellum, pink sea fan
Coral skeleton of a pink sea fan from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Sea pens (Virgularia sp.). The sea pen is a colonial organism related to sea feathers. Photographed in Bali, Indonesia

Soft coral polyps (Dendronephthya sp.) opened out and feeding. Soft corals (octocorals) are colonies of tiny organisms (polyps)

Goby on sea pen
Goby (Pleurisicya mossambica) on a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Goose barnacle on a sea pen
Goose barnacle (Lepas anatifera) attached to a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Redtail butterflyfish and coral. Redtail butterflyfish (Chaetodon collare) swimming over blue coral (Heliopora coerulea) on a reef. Photographed in the Andaman Sea, Thailand

Brittlestars on sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothela sp. spiny) on a purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana). Photographed off Rinca island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) on gorgonian coral. Photographed off Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Purple sea pen (Virgularia gustaviana) on the sea bed. Sea pens are colonial organisms related to sea feathers. Photographed off Rinca island, Indonesia

Fish hiding in a sea pen
Small fish hiding in a sea pen (Virgularia sp.). Sea pens are colonial organisms related to sea feathers. Photographed off the coast of Rinca Island, Indonesia

Brittle star on a sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a sea pen (Virgularia sp. purple). Sea pens are a type of octocoral. The brittle star is a marine invertebrate that is related to starfish

Brittle star and collapsed sea pen
Brittlestar (Ophiothrix sp. red) on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp. orange) in which a few porcelain crabs are hiding and a small fish is resting. Sea pens are a type of octocoral

Close-up of red sea fan, member of the octocoral family, Subergorgia species, Fiji, Pacific

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Discover the mesmerizing world of octocorals. 🌊🐠✨ DDE-90024784, also known as whip coral goby, is a stunning species found in the Philippines. Dive into the vibrant underwater realm of Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia as a diver approaches soft corals that create an enchanting spectacle. Gorgonian coral adds to the breathtaking beauty of this marine wonderland. Witness nature's artistry as vibrant soft coral colonies thrive on a reef in Lembeh Strait, creating a kaleidoscope of colors. An orange sea star gracefully rests over reddish and beige soft coral, showcasing nature's harmonious palette. Journey to the Solomon Islands where soft corals flourish on reefs, adding splashes of life and vitality to their surroundings. A curious diver gazes at large gorgonian sea fans in awe while exploring these pristine waters. Reefscape in Raja Ampat becomes an ethereal sight with its majestic coverings of gorgonians – truly a paradise for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Delight your senses with grand sea whip and gorgonian sea fans adorning another captivating reefscape scene. Get up close and personal with gorgonian sea fan polyps feeding – witness their delicate dance under sunlight descending through crystal-clear waters onto a bed of whip corals below.