Soft Coral Collection (page 3)

Lyretail anthias / Goldies (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) over coral reef with soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) Egypt, Red Sea

RF - Seafans (Melithaea sp. ) growing on dropoff, beneath schooling fish. Boo Windows
RF - Seafans (Melithaea sp.) growing on dropoff, beneath schooling fish. Boo Windows, Boo Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Three hairy sea spiders (Tanystylum grossifemorum) feeding on red soft coral (Gersemia rubiformis). Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island. British Columbia. Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Gorgonian seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in Gorgonian, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) with soft corals and sweepers. Egypt, Red Sea

Spotted scorpionfish (Scorpaena plumieri) lying motionless and camouflaged in soft corals. West Palm Beach, Gulf Stream, West Atlantic Ocean, Florida, USA

Reef with Pygmy Sweepers (Parapriacanthus ransonetti), Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), and soft corals. Komodo National Park, Indonesia, October

Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) swimming past coral reef wall with colourful soft corals. Bali, Indonesia

Fiji. Sea fan and soft corals. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp. ), Rainbow Reef, Fiji. South Pacific
Soft Coral (Dendronephthya sp.), Rainbow Reef, Fiji. South Pacific

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) and endemic Saddle wrasse (Thalassoma duperrey) off the island of Lanai, Hawaii, USA; Hawaii, United States of America

Alconarian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene looking directly up a wall to the surface; Fiji

Reef scene in the Philippines
Soft and hard corals compete for space and plankton along with schooling anthias in this Philippine reef scene; Philippines

Fijian reef scene in vibrant colours
Alconarian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

Arnazs Damselfish, Chrysiptera arnazae, Philippines
A huge fan of gorgonian coral is the background for Arnazs damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae). Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at a depth to avoid the effects of the surge; Philippines

Abundance of schooling fish on colourful coral reef in Fiji
An abundance of schooling fish on a colourful coral reef; Fiji

Starfish on coral, Fiji
A seastar (Fromia sp.) on a red fan of gorgonian coral; Fiji

Cuttlefish
This female Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) is about to deposit an egg into the finger coral. The egg can be seen just back from the end of her tentacles; Philippines

Soft Corals Decorate The Ocean Caves That Line The Nuie Coastline; Niue

Red Sea Anemone Fish (Amphiprion Bicinctus) In Anemone

Silhouette Of Scuba Diver With Red Soft Coral

Soft Corals On Shallow Reef, Fiji

Convoluted Barrel Sponge (Aplysina lacunosa), Hol Chan Marine Reserve near Ambergris Caye
Convoluted Barrel Sponge (Aplysina Lacunosa), Hol Chan Marine Reserve near Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, Belize

A photograph of a sea anemone surrounded by soft and hard corals of a coral head
Sea anemone surrounded by soft and hard corals of a coral head in clear blue waters near Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful soft corals on reef
Soft corals on reef, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. A lined sweetlip fish is being cleaned by a red- fin wrasse
Lined sweetlip fish is being cleaned by red- fin wrasse, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Schooling baitfish and diver at cave entrance. Credit as
Schooling baitfish and diver at cave entrance, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Orange gorgonian sea fan with white polyps, Bali, Indonesia

A diver approaches soft corals, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
A diver approaches soft corals (Dendronepthya sp.) through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Female scuba diver near vibrant and colorful sloft corals (Dendronepthya sp. ) Raja
Female scuba diver near vibrant and colorful sloft corals (Dendronepthya sp.) Raja Ampat region of Papua (formerly Irian Jaya) (RF) (MR)

Soft corals on shallow reef, Fiji

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. Schooling baitfish and coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. View of trees from reef. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

South Pacific, Solomon Islands. A hawkfish swims above a sea fan. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

A flamingo tongue snail climbs across an iridescent purple soft coral in the underwater
A flamingo tongue snail climbs across an iridescent purple soft coral near Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

Sunlight illuminates the soft and hard corals and blue and clear waters of a shallow reef off Isle of Youth, Cuba

Colorful soft and hard corals shine in the clear blue waters on a coral reef of of Staniel Cay
Colorful soft and hard corals shine in the clear blue waters on a coral reef of Staniel Cay, Exuma, Bahamas

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Seahorse turns color of surrounding coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful corals on reef. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(MR)

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Frontal view of angelfish
Angelfish, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Close-up of parrotfish
Parrotfish, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat, SE Misool. Underwater scenic of fish and coral. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Buyat. Detail of a large sea squirt
Detail of large sea squirt (Tunicate), Buyat, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat, Misool. Detail of the multi-colored growth pattern of a sea fan coral
Multi-colored growth pattern of sea fan coral, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Baitfish schooling around soft coral
Baitfish schooling around soft coral, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Goby fish have symbiosis with soft corals. Credit as
Goby fish (Gobiidae) have symbiosis with soft corals, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Bluebell tunicates and soft corals
Bluebell tunicates and soft corals, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful reef panorama with soft corals and schooling fusilier fish. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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"Discover the mesmerizing beauty of soft corals in Indonesia's stunning Raja Ampat region. Witness the graceful dance of a Sweetlip fish as it glides over a vibrant sea fan, creating a breathtaking underwater spectacle. " "Immerse yourself in the colorful wonders of Raja Ampat, Indonesia, where schools of Yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully swim past delicate sea whip corals. A true feast for the eyes. " "Dive into an enchanting world where a Lionfish finds solace amidst lush Soft Corals and Anthias fish. This captivating scene showcases nature's harmony and diversity in Papua's pristine waters. " "Marvel at the intricate formations of Gorgonian sea fans adorning coral reefs in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. These magnificent structures provide shelter and sustenance to countless marine species. " "Astonishing biodiversity unfolds before your eyes as you encounter Gorgonian/Sea whip coral accompanied by Ring tailed cardinalfish. Explore Egypt's Red Sea and witness this kaleidoscopic display of soft corals. " "Step into an underwater paradise adorned with soft corals, encrusting sponges, and playful Pygmy sweepers on a vibrant coral reef. Experience the magic that thrives beneath the surface. " "In West Papua, Indonesia lies a hidden gem - soft coral (Dendronephthya sp. ) flourishing on the seabed. Delicate yet resilient, these captivating organisms paint an ethereal picture beneath turquoise waters. " "Journey to Triton Bay near Kaimana in West Papua and be enchanted by the exquisite beauty of Flower tree soft corals (Umbellulifera sp. ). Discover nature's artistry at its finest. " "Witness nature's predator-prey dynamics unfold as Flamingo tongue cowries prey upon common sea fans (Gorgonia ventalina). East End in Grand Cayman offers glimpses into this fascinating symbiotic relationship.