Soft Coral Collection (page 7)

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

A beautiful soft coral colony on a coral reef in Indonesia
A beautiful soft coral colony (Dendronephthya sp.) grows on a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Diver swims over sea fans, Indonesia

Diver and sea fans, Fiji

Cinnamon Clownfish in its host anemone
Cinnamon Clownfish (Amphiprion melanopus) in its host anemone

Leather corals grow in the shallow waters in the Solomon Islands, Melanesia. This region, in the eastern part of the Coral Triangle

Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Indonesia
Corals compete for space to grow on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

A soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

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

Longnose hawkfish, Solomon Islands
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) amongst soft coral at a depth of 10 metres, Solomon Islands

A blue starfish clings to a coral reef in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A large table coral grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A large table coral (Acropora sp.) grows on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Spotted cleaner shrimp in beige bubble coral, North Sulawesi
Spotted cleaner shrimp (Periclimenes venustus) in beige bubble coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Close-up of open coral polyps, Papua New Guinea

A large soft coral colony grows on a reef slope in Indonesia
A large soft coral colony grows on a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Blue Angelfish feeding on coral and algae with Sheepshead in background
A Sheepshead looks on as a pair of Blue Angelfish appear to be confused on which direction to go but each are feeding on different parts of coral and algae covered jetty rocks at St

Underwater crevice through a coral reef, Belize

Clown anemonefish in anemone, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Sea whips and coral, Australia

A scuba diver swims past a large yellow gorgonian fan, Fiji
An underwater photographer swims past a large yellow gorgonian fan with a bed of red soft corals beneath it, Fiji

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

A pair of many-spotted sweetlips on a soft coral covered reef
A pair of many-spotted sweetlips (Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides) on a soft coral covered reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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

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

Soft coral polyps growing on a reef in Indonesia wait for plankton to fall within their grasp

Red soft corals and blue leather sea star, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A strong current sweeps across a reef slope in Indonesia
A strong current sweeps across a reef slope in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Trumpetfish, Belize

Soft coral polyps feeding, Papua New Guinea

A diver peers through a red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Red sea fan (Melithaea sp) with diver peering through with torch, Susans reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver swims by a soft coral reef, Indonesia

Diver swimms above soft coral, Fiji

Lionfish, Indonesia

Orange soft coral and sea whip, Australia

Orange Basslets and other reef fish, Papua New Guinea

Grand sea whip with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis), with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Golden sweepers surround soft corals in Indonesia
Golden sweepers surround soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Beautiful orange soft corals on a current-swept reef in Indonesia
Beautiful orange soft corals thrive on a current-swept reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A soft coral crab clings to its host soft coral on a reef
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) clings to its host soft coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Cardinalfish swimming above soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

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

Diver over soft coral seascape, Indonesia

Sea fans, Fiji

Sea fans and sea whips, Australia

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

Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, Indonesia
Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reefs covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals
Colorful reefs in Raja Ampat covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals, West Papua, Indonesia

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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.