Seabed Collection (page 3)

Chocolate chip sea star o (Protoreaster nodosus) on sandy bottom. Mabul, Malaysia

Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera). Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Penglai / Dengzhou / Tengchow, Yantai, Shandong Province, China

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) pair circling each other above coral reef. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Yellow / spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) female sheltering is meadow of common Eelgrass (Zostera marina) Studland Bay, Dorset, UK, August

A forest of Sea cucumbers (Psolus phantapus) feeding, extended up out of the sediment in Scottish sea loch, Loch Duich, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Dorset, UK, May

Jewel anemone (Corynactis viridis), North Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK, May. Small repro only

Field of Giant plumrose anemones (Metridium giganteum) with a Snakelock anemone / Crimson sea anemone (Cribrinopsis fernaldi) in foreground, Alaska, USA, Gulf of Alaska. Pacific ocean

Marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) swimming back to the surface, Galapagos. Pacific ocean

Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting to ambush prey disguised as an orange sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus) rubbing off flaking skin on the ocean bottom, east coast Baffin island, Qikiqtarjuaq, Nunavut, Canada, May

Plumose anemones (Metridium senile) and common starfish (Asterias rubens) beneath the sun in a Norwegian Fjord. Gulen, Bergen, Norway. North East Atlantic Ocean

Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp. ) emerging from the sand
Reticulate stargazer (Uranoscopus sp.) emerging from the sand. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Large female Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) in shallow water, under storm clouds, Stingray City, Grand Cayman. Stingray City is feeding site for stingrays and bait was used on this shoot

Portrait of Paddle-flap scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) on rubble slope. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) hides on the sebed, with Quillback rockfish (Sebastes maliger) and copper rockfish (Sebastes caurinus) behind in the bull kelp forest

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) at the surface. Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea. Bait was used for this shot

Brinicles (brine icicles or ice stalactites) forming under the ice, growing towards the sea floor, Ross Sea, McMurdo Sound, Antarctica

A male Spiny Seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) hides in seagrass. Etang De Thau (Thau Lagoon), Montpellier, France, Europe, September

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) resting vertical beneath the surface, Lundy Island, Devon, UK. July

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus) swimming over ripples on sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) in shallow water at the surface, split level. Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. West Atlantic Ocean

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) over sand ripples, Walkers Cay, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean. Taken in natural light

A school of Southern stingrays (Hypanus americanus) on a sand bar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

A lone Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) cruises over sand ripples. Walkers Cay, Northern Bahama Islands, Republic of Bahamas

Exotic starfish in the transparent water of the Indian Ocean, overhead view, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Close up of starfish and octopus underwater on coral reef, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Clear summer sky over the white sand beach overlooking the crystal water of Caribbean Sea, aerial view, Antigua, West Indies

Caribbean reef sharks (Carcharhinus perezi) swimming near Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic Ocean

Sand ripples on seabed and sun burst in shallow, clear water. Capo Comino, Sardinia, Mediterranean Sea

Ripples in the sand of a shallow sandbar in clear water. Stingray City Sandbar, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

A shoal of Golden grey mullet (Liza aurata) swim in the surf breaking on the shore of El Hierro Island. Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sand ripples in shallow water, Eleuthera, Bahamas. Endangered

RMS Titanic - Raise the Titanic film Date: 1980

Diver in diving suit on seabed Date: 1920

Divers and Diving, The Reservoir Diving Suit Date: 1884

Divers at work on the seabed Date: 1880

WATER BABIES/KINGSLEY
"At last he came to the great sea-serpent himself, lying dead at the bottom." Date: First published: 1863

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bullseye reef lobster (Hoplometopus holthuisi) on rocky seabed, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Harlequin Shrimp (Hymenocera elegans) on sea floor. Huatulco Bays National Park, Oaxaca state, Mexico, Pacific Ocean. November

Velvet swimming crab (Necora puber) male, in defensive posture, with wreck of the Rosalie in background, Weybourne, Norfolk, England, UK, North Sea

Two Tawny nurse sharks (Nebrius ferrugineus) on seabed at dusk, Vavuu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Kelp greenling (Hexagrammos decagrammus), female, resting on bed of kelp (Laminariales), Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Pacific red hermit crab (Elassochirus gilli) on sea floor, Prince William Sound, Alaska, USA, Pacific Ocean

Whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus) swimming in shallows, El Finado, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

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"Exploring the Enchanting Seabed: A Glimpse into its Captivating Creatures" Dive into the mesmerizing world of the seabed, where a Southern stingray gracefully glides over golden sand in the soft dawn light, creating ripples that dance with tranquility. But beware. Amongst this tropical marine wonderland lurks a deadly Cone Shell, a venomous mollusc whose vibrant beauty conceals its perilous nature. In the turquoise waters of Australia's Coral Sea, a majestic Tiger Shark prowls through shallow lagoons, showcasing its powerful presence amidst an intricate coral tapestry. Witnessing this awe-inspiring sight is not for the faint-hearted; however, it pales in comparison to encountering a magnificent Whale Shark near Ningaloo Reef. As it peacefully navigates 24 meters below sea level, schools of Trevally fish follow in harmonious synchrony. The Great Barrier Reef plays host to another remarkable creature—the Loggerhead Turtle—a symbol of resilience and grace as she elegantly swims through vibrant coral gardens. Meanwhile, Puerto Galera's coral reef becomes home to an intriguing Mantis Shrimp on its walkabout adventure—an explosion of colors and patterns that captivate any observer. Venturing further across oceans brings us to Tenerife's Canary Islands, where a Roughtail Stingray rests upon the sandy seafloor like an ancient guardian watching over hidden treasures beneath. And what could be more fascinating than witnessing a Veined Octopus perched atop two halves of an old shell? Its intelligence and adaptability are truly astounding. Delving deeper into Nova Scotia's eelgrass meadows reveals an American Lobster seeking shelter within Zostera Marina—an exquisite display of camouflage against nature's backdrop. Yet when night falls upon distant shores, our Coconut/Veined Octopus emerges from hiding to hunt amidst moonlit sands—its tentacles weaving tales under twinkling stars. As we conclude this visual journey, let Picture No.