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Seabed Collection (page 6)

"Exploring the Enchanting Seabed: A Glimpse into its Captivating Creatures" Dive into the mesmerizing world of the seabed

Background imageSeabed Collection: Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Southern stingray (Hypanus americanus), Stingray City, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, Central America

Background imageSeabed Collection: Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, Bimini, Bahamas

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, Bimini, Bahamas

Background imageSeabed Collection: Flag pen shell (Atrina vexillum) in Passe Magnan / Magnan channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

Flag pen shell (Atrina vexillum) in Passe Magnan / Magnan channel, Aldabra, Indian Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) cruising over a sand flat in The Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) cruising over a sand flat in The Bahamas

Background imageSeabed Collection: Light patterns on the seabed and fluffy cumulus clouds in the sky in a split level image

Light patterns on the seabed and fluffy cumulus clouds in the sky in a split level image. North Sound, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageSeabed Collection: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) patrolling coral reef with Schoolmaster snapper (Lutjanus apodus) and other fish. Caribbean Sea off Gardens of the Queen National Park, Cuba

Background imageSeabed Collection: Angel shark (Squatina squatina) laying on the sand, Canary Islands

Angel shark (Squatina squatina) laying on the sand, Canary Islands

Background imageSeabed Collection: Elegant anemone (Sagartia elegans) and Plumose anemone (Metridium senile) with fish

Elegant anemone (Sagartia elegans) and Plumose anemone (Metridium senile) with fish swimming in plankton bloom in background, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Isle of Arran, Scotland, UK, August

Background imageSeabed Collection: American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) with mouth open over seagrass bed, Chinchorro

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) with mouth open over seagrass bed, Chinchorro Banks Biosphere Reserve, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Background imageSeabed Collection: Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas

Great hammerhead shark (Sphyrna mokarran) swimming over sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) throwing up sand as it hunts in the sandy seabed

Nurse shark (Ginglymostoma cirratum) throwing up sand as it hunts in the sandy seabed, South Bimini, Bahamas. The Bahamas National Shark Sanctuary, West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Shallow, turquiose water and the surface, with blue sky. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Shallow, turquiose water and the surface, with blue sky. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) school in undewater cave, oxygenated

Whitebar surgeonfish (Acanthurus leucopareius) school in undewater cave, oxygenated water brought down by Pacific ocean surge. Kona, The Big Island, Hawaii

Background imageSeabed Collection: Spiny Squat Lobster (Galathea strigosa) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Spiny Squat Lobster (Galathea strigosa) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Background imageSeabed Collection: Humpback Prawn (Pandalus montagui) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Humpback Prawn (Pandalus montagui) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Background imageSeabed Collection: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) Bouley Bay, Jersey, British Channel Islands

Background imageSeabed Collection: Horned sea star (Protoreaster nodosus ) on sea bed. Malaysia, Indo-Pacific

Horned sea star (Protoreaster nodosus ) on sea bed. Malaysia, Indo-Pacific

Background imageSeabed Collection: Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) Malapascua Island, Philippines

Honeycomb / Cushion starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) Malapascua Island, Philippines, September

Background imageSeabed Collection: Chameleon goby (Tridentiger trigonocephalus) with Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera) in background

Chameleon goby (Tridentiger trigonocephalus) with Blue bat star (Patiria pectinifera) in background. Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea. Zhifu Island, Shandong Province, China

Background imageSeabed Collection: Raggy scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) disputing territory. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago

Raggy scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis venosa) disputing territory. Ambon Bay, Ambon, Maluku Archipelago, Indonesia. Banda Sea, tropical west Pacific Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Golf-ball sized Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waits to ambush prey disguised

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

Background imageSeabed Collection: Galapagos garden eels (Heteroconger / Taenioconger klausewitzi) on seabed, Galapagos

Galapagos garden eels (Heteroconger / Taenioconger klausewitzi) on seabed, Galapagos Islands

Background imageSeabed Collection: 1, aeolid, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bali, balinese, bed, bodies, body

1, aeolid, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bali, balinese, bed, bodies, body
Facelinidae, Aeolid sea slug (Phyllodesmium kabiranum) Bali, Indian Ocean, Indonesia

Background imageSeabed Collection: Tufts of seaweed growing on a shallow seabed, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

Tufts of seaweed growing on a shallow seabed, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, June

Background imageSeabed Collection: Meadow of seaweeds in a shallow channel between islands in the Cairns Of Coll, Island of Coll

Meadow of seaweeds in a shallow channel between islands in the Cairns Of Coll, Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, July

Background imageSeabed Collection: Red / Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) and sea whips coral, Junceella at Fotteyo caves

Red / Blotcheye soldierfish (Myripristis murdjan) and sea whips coral, Junceella at Fotteyo caves, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Waikoropupu Springs, Golden Bay, South Island, New Zealand

Waikoropupu Springs, Golden Bay, South Island, New Zealand

Background imageSeabed Collection: Close-up of a Common crocodilefish / Carpet flathead (Papilloculiceps longiceps)

Close-up of a Common crocodilefish / Carpet flathead (Papilloculiceps longiceps) camouflaged on sea bed, coast of Dhofar and Hallaniyat islands, Oman. Arabian Sea

Background imageSeabed Collection: Outline of an Angelshark (Squatina squatina) buried in the sand. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Outline of an Angelshark (Squatina squatina) buried in the sand. Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. East Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) male incubating eggs in mouth, which

Banded jawfish (Opistognathus macrognathus) male incubating eggs in mouth, which are at a late stage of development and will soon be ready for release

Background imageSeabed Collection: A split level view of shallow water and clouds in summer, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

A split level view of shallow water and clouds in summer, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageSeabed Collection: A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular

A male Leafy Seadragon (Phycodurus eques) swimming. Wool Bay Jetty, Edithburgh, Yorke Peninsular, South Australia, November

Background imageSeabed Collection: A juvenile Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) in its habitat. Flinders Jetty

A juvenile Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) in its habitat. Flinders Jetty, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, March

Background imageSeabed Collection: Shipwreck of the small freighter Ora Verde that sank in 1980, Grand Cayman Island

Shipwreck of the small freighter Ora Verde that sank in 1980, Grand Cayman Island, Caribbean Sea

Background imageSeabed Collection: Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims over a coral reef. Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi) swims over a coral reef. Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas. Tropical West Atlantic Ocean

Background imageSeabed Collection: Bigscale soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), Sweetlips, Philippine chromis with Blueline

Bigscale soldierfish (Myripristis berndti), Sweetlips, Philippine chromis with Blueline snappers in background. Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageSeabed Collection: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sea grass, Grenadines, Caribbean, February 2010

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming over sea grass, Grenadines, Caribbean, February 2010

Background imageSeabed Collection: A tube anemone - cerianthus lloydii in Langkawi, Malaysia 2

A tube anemone - cerianthus lloydii in Langkawi, Malaysia 2
Sea anemones are a group of water-dwelling, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria. They are named for the anemone, a terrestrial flower

Background imageSeabed Collection: U. S. Navy diver uses an AN / PQS 2A handheld sonar device while training in the Red Sea

U. S. Navy diver uses an AN / PQS 2A handheld sonar device while training in the Red Sea
July 8, 2010 - U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician uses an AN/PQS 2A handheld sonar device during training in the Red Sea

Background imageSeabed Collection: Rainbow / Halloween / Moon Crab - close up - controlled conditions 14604

Rainbow / Halloween / Moon Crab - close up - controlled conditions 14604
BB-2508 Rainbow / Halloween / Moon Crab - close up Gecarcinus quadratus controlled conditions Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSeabed Collection: Powder Blue Surgeonfish (=Powder Blue Tang), tropical reefs, Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia

Powder Blue Surgeonfish (=Powder Blue Tang), tropical reefs, Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia
PM-10769 Powder Blue Surgeonfish (Powder Blue Tang) - tropical reefs Indian Ocean from Africa to Indonesia Acanthurus leucosternon Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageSeabed Collection: Breadcrumb Sponge - Cornwall - UK

Breadcrumb Sponge - Cornwall - UK
DAC-594 Breadcrumb Sponge Cornwall - UK Halichondria panicea David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSeabed Collection: A Reef Manta Ray (Manta Alfredi), Cruises Over Hard Coral Off West Maui; Hawaii

A Reef Manta Ray (Manta Alfredi), Cruises Over Hard Coral Off West Maui; Hawaii, United States Of America

Background imageSeabed Collection: A Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon Obesus) Cruises A Shallow Reef

A Whitetip Reef Shark (Triaenodon Obesus) Cruises A Shallow Reef, With Blacktip Reef Sharks (Carcharhinus Melanopterus) Seen In The Background; Fiji

Background imageSeabed Collection: Caribbean Whiptail Stingray (Himantura Schmardae); Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras

Caribbean Whiptail Stingray (Himantura Schmardae); Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras

Background imageSeabed Collection: Pterygotus, pre-historic sea scorpion

Pterygotus, pre-historic sea scorpion

Background imageSeabed Collection: Lophius piscatorius, or Anglerfish

Lophius piscatorius, or Anglerfish, also known as Toadfish, Frogfish, Fishing Frog and Sea Devil. There are many different species. Date: 1863

Background imageSeabed Collection: Human torpedo in action by G. H. Davis

Human torpedo in action by G. H. Davis
A human torpedo in action: a two-man crew working together to sink an enemy warship during the Second World War. Date: 1944




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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.