Sea Lilies Collection

Crinoid Fossil - "Sea Lilies" Triassic period 240 m. y. a. Northern Germany
KEL-1499 Crinoid Fossil - "Sea Lilies" Triassic period 240 m.y.a. Northern Germany Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

A colony of red whip fan corals with crinoids, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with yellow and black crinoids, South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Crinoids cling to a large sponge on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Papua New Guinea
A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colorful coral reef grows in the Solomon Islands
A colorful coral reef grows along a deep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Bright sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Red soft coral with crinoid and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid, anthias and boat silhouette in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Crinoids adorn large sponges under Siladen Jetty, Indonesia
Crinoids adorn large sponges under Siladen Jetty, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

Yellow feather star on red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Yellow feather star (Crinoid Sp) on red sea fan, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

School of anthias fish swimming over a colorful reef
Deanse school of orange, pink and yellow anthias radiating from a colorful reef with green hard coral and yellow crinoid, Batangas, Philippines

Sea fans and crinoid, Fiji

A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Fiji
A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Diver swims above a large sponge in Horseshoe Bay, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, coral and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, taken at Cannibal Rock, Horseshoe Bay, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Colourful sea fan seascape, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colorful crinoid clings to a reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia
A colorful crinoid clings to a shallow reef near the island of Flores in Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Clingfish on crinoid, Australia

Tangle of wiry red corals with black crinoid, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Diver looks on at sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Dianas hogfish swimming between three crinoids, Indonesia
Dianas hogfish (Bodianus diana), swimming between three crinoids, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

A colorful crinoid clings to a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

Colorful crinoids and sponges grow on a vibrant reef in Indonesia
Colorful crinoids and sponges grow on a vibrant reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Diver swims by a soft coral reef, Indonesia

Yellow commensal shrimp on crinoid
An undescribed yellow commensal shrimp (probably Laomenes sp.) on crinoid, Cenderwasih Bay, West Papua

Airplane wreck sitting atop reef, overgrown with soft coral and crinoids, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Feather stars with a boat in the background, Papua New Guinea
Feather stars (Crinoid sp.) with a boat in the background, Susans reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Exteme close-up of the mouth of a crinoid feather star, Papua New Guinea

A colorful Komodo seascape with crinoids, Indonesia
A colorful Komodo seascape with crinoids, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A bright garibaldi near a sea fan with streaming sunrays, Catalina Island, California

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

A feather star with arms extended, Papua New Guinea
A feather star (Crinoid sp.) with arms extended, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Gorontalo, Indonesia
A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Acanthogorgia sp. found below 45 meters depth, with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Diver looks on at a Raja Ampat reefscape covered in crinoids, Indonesia
Diver looks on at a Raja Ampat reefscape covered in crinoids, West Papua, Indonesia

A soft coral colony and invertebrates in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A beautiful soft coral colony and other invertebrates grow in a channel of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Vibrant soft coral colonies grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait
Vibrant soft coral colonies grow on a reef dropoff in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Colourful sea fan with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with crinoid, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Crinoid in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Crinoid squat lobster on crinoid feather star, Bali, Indonesia
Crinoid squat lobster (Allogalathea elegans), frontal view on crinoid feather star, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A colony of feather stars attached to sponge, Papua New Guinea
A colony of multi-colored Crinoid feather stars (Crinoid sp) attached to a sponge, Vannessas reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

Crinoids attached to a piece of wreckage, Solomon Islands

Juvenile guineafowl spotted pufferfish sheltering amongst a crinoid, Bali
Juvenile guineafowl spotted pufferfish (Arothron meleagris), sheltering amongst a crinoid, Indonesia

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

Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral and crinoid with twin lamps
Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) and crinoid (Crinoid sp.) with twin lamps, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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

Crinoid and soft coral, Fiji

A diver approaches colorful soft corals and crinoids on the reefs of Raja Ampat
A diver approaches colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids on the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

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"Journey through Time: Exploring the Enigmatic Sea Lilies" Step back in time to the Triassic period, approximately 240 million years ago, and discover the fascinating world of sea lilies. Also known as crinoids, these ancient creatures left behind their mark as Crinoid Fossils - "Sea Lilies" - in Northern Germany. In present-day Papua New Guinea, a vibrant underwater scene unfolds before our eyes. A captivating colony of red whip fan corals shares its space with elegant crinoids, creating a mesmerizing display of colors and textures. Witnessing nature's interconnectedness is awe-inspiring. Crinoids can be found clinging to large sponges on healthy coral reefs, forming symbiotic relationships that contribute to the delicate balance of marine ecosystems. Papua New Guinea continues to amaze with its striking contrasts. Against a backdrop of red fan coral stands a yellow crinoid feather star, showcasing nature's ability to create breathtaking beauty even in unexpected combinations. Venturing further into the Solomon Islands reveals an explosion of color beneath the waves. A vibrant coral reef thrives here, teeming with life and offering shelter for countless species that call this underwater paradise home. Komodo National Park in Indonesia presents another enchanting seascape adorned by bright sponges, soft corals, and graceful crinoids. This kaleidoscope of hues captivates divers who are fortunate enough to witness this living masterpiece firsthand. The underwater realm never ceases to amaze us; it surprises us at every turn. In Papua New Guinea once more, we encounter a stunning sight: a red soft coral accompanied by an elegant crinoid and playful anthias fish—a true symphony of colors dancing beneath the surface. As we explore Komodo National Park further still, we find ourselves immersed in yet another colorful seascape—an Indonesian diver gazes upon this natural wonderland with sheer wonder and amazement.