Seabed Collection (page 4)

Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) portrait, Sipidan, Malaysia, Celebes Sea

Sea star (Odontaster validus) on Ribbon kelp (Durvillaea antarctica), Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Southern Ocean

Two Speckled moray eels (Gymnothorax dovii) feeding on a Sea turtle carcass on the seabed, Wolf Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

Horned sea star / Chocolate chip sea star (Protoreaster nodosus) on the rocky seabed, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Pacific Ocean

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) pup and school of fish swimming through Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) nursery, Eleuthera Island, Bahamas, North Atlantic

European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St. Ives, Cornwall. August
European Spider crab aggregation (Maja squinado) St.Ives, Cornwall. August

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Shoal of fish swimming around an outfall pipe on the seabed discharging treated water, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Ocellated eagle ray (Aetobatus ocellatus) searching for food in the sand over the seafloor, Mu Koh Similan National Park, Andaman Sea, Phang-nga, Thailand

Gold coral (Savalia Savaglia) colonising Red gorgonian (Paramuricea clavata), Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Streaked gurnard (Trigloporus lastoviza) portrait, Marine Protected area Punta Campanella, Costa Amalfitana, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea

Splendid toadfish (Sanopus splendidus) emerging from its daytime hiding place at night, Cozumel, Mexico, Caribbean Sea

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran), critically endangered, swimming over sandy seabed accompanied by Blue runner jacks (Caranx crysos) and Remoras (Echeneis sp.), Bimini, Bahamas, Caribbean Sea

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding on Seagrass (Cymodocea nodosa) on the seabed, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Atlantic Ocean

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) resting on the sand in shallow water with barbels clearly visible on top lip, head portrait, The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, South Bimini, Bahamas

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

Ancient Roman tessellatum mosaic in black and white decorated with pattern of hexagons, perfectly preserved, in Villa a Protiro. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy. Tyrrhenian sea

Detail of splendid ancient Roman tessellatum mosaic in black and white decorated with pattern of hexagons, perfectly preserved, in Villa a Protiro. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy

Statue depicting companion of Ulysses, perhaps Baio, located in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius. Marine Protected Area of Baia, Naples, Italy. Tyrrhenian sea. statue encrusted with sealife

Scuba diver exploring ancient Roman mosaic from the third century AD, with maritime theme, made with black and white tessellatum tiles depicting seabed with dolphins, sea urchins

Scuba diver exploring splendid ancient Roman tessellatum mosaic in black and white decorated with pattern of hexagons, perfectly preserved, in Villa a Protiro

Scuba diver near ancient Roman Statue of Antonia minor, member of Julio-Claudian dynasty, daughter of Marcus Anthony and sister of emperor Augustus, in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius

Ancient Roman statue of Antonia minor, member of Julio-Claudian dynasty, daughter of Marcus Anthony and sister of emperor Augustus, located in submerged Nymphaeum of Emperor Claudius

Dungeness crab (Metacarcinus magister) standing on seabed, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Peacock flounder (Bothus lunatus) camouflaged on sand seabed, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Male Yellowface pike-blenny (Chaenopsis limbaughi), living in abandoned tubeworm holes in sand, flaring its dorsal fin in threat display, Dominica, Eastern Caribbean

Underwater Scene (w / c and bodycolour on linen)
Ma181775 Underwater Scene (w/c and bodycolour on linen) by Crawshaw, Lionel Townsend (1864-1949); Private Collection; Photo © The Ms Gallery, London

A Legend of Old Japan (colour litho)
STC312588 A Legend of Old Japan (colour litho) by Michael, Arthur C. (d.1945) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hoori, also known Hohodemi and Yamasaschihiko)

Tom and Ellie, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314911 Tom and Ellie, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water-Babies)

Tom and the lobster pot, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho)
IL314910 Tom and the lobster pot, illustration from The Water Babies by Reverend Charles Kingsley (colour litho) by Willcox Smith

Bobtail squid (Heteroteuthis hawaiiensis) on the seabed, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Steller sealion (Eumetopias jubatus) swimming over seabed, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, Pacific Ocean

Pair of mating Big blue octopuses (Octopus cyanea) where the male, on the right, is fertilising the female using its fertilising tentacle. Indian ocean, Maldives

Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed (litho)
5997210 Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Deep sea diver using salvage equipment on the seabed)

Under the Sea, c. 1915 (oil on canvas)
CMY362969 Under the Sea, c.1915 (oil on canvas) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Fish, Molluscs and Crustacea (mosaic)
XIR174640 Fish, Molluscs and Crustacea (mosaic) by Roman; 127x127 cm; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: fish in a seabed; ); out of copyright

The Mermaid (litho)
6014235 The Mermaid (litho) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mermaid. Illustration for Black & White magazine)

A Paradise of Beauty Beneath the Sea, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea
IL352800 A Paradise of Beauty Beneath the Sea, illustration from Wonders of Land and Sea, published by Cassell, London, 1914 (colour litho) by Hodgson, E.S

Undersea creatures, copy of a Hellenistic original (mosaic)
ALG174639 Undersea creatures, copy of a Hellenistic original (mosaic) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre (colour litho)
2818265 Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Divers searching a wreck at Le Havre)

Ciuffettino on the seabed, illustration from "Le Avventure di Ciuffettino"
3497657 Ciuffettino on the seabed, illustration from " Le Avventure di Ciuffettino" by Conti Novelli, Enrico de, aka Yambo (1876-1943); Centro Apice, UniversitA degli Studi di Milano

Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving)
2789082 Les Cavernes A Requins (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Cavernes A Requins. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 8 December 1889)

Laying underwater mines (chromolitho)
2788913 Laying underwater mines (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Laying underwater mines. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

A deep sea diver attacked by an octopus in Toulon harbour (colour litho)
2779834 A deep sea diver attacked by an octopus in Toulon harbour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fight with a cephalopod (engraving)
3622476 Fight with a cephalopod (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fight with a cephalopod)

Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho)
3097394 Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur, Russo-Japanese War (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mines tethered to the seabed off Port Arthur)

La Photographie Sous Les Flots (engraving)
2783291 La Photographie Sous Les Flots (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Photographie Sous Les Flots)

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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.