Soft Coral Collection (page 9)

Spiralling orange sea whip, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and houses the highest marine biodiversity on Earth

Tiny cryptic brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral
Tiny cryptic unidentified brown and grey shrimp mimicking soft coral, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

School of anthias fish swimming over colorful soft coral, Philippines
School of orange and yellow anthias swimming over orange dendronephthya soft coral bushes, Cebu, Philippines

Emperor shrimp on soft coral, Bali, Indonesia
Orange, white and blue emperor shrimp on cauliflower-like white soft coral, Bali, Indonesia

A colorful, healthy coral reef thrives in Indonesia
A colorful, healthy coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A scuba diver explores a reef with a large barrel sponge, Indonesia
A scuba diver explores a reef in Komodo National Park where large barrel sponges grow. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Diver with large purple sea fan, Cariibean Sea

A pair of trumpetfish off the coast of Key Largo, Florida
A pair of adult and juvenile Trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) swim together over the coral reef in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Key Largo; Florida

Soft coral seascape and rainbow runners, Indonesia

Sea fan, Fiji

Clownfish in green anemone, Indonesia

A large gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian reef

A juvenile Spine Cheek clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea
A juvenile spinecheek clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea

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

A vibrant and healthy coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A vibrant and healthy coral reef thrives in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

School of black and white convict blenny in brown black coral bush, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Pink anemonefish swim close to their host anemone
Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) swim close to their host anemone on a reef in Palau

Sweetlip fish hiding underneath clumps of colorful soft coral, Indonesia
Clumps of orange, red and white dendronephthya soft corals surrounding a ledge with a school of sweetlips hiding underneath, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Hard coral and soft coral seascape, Fiji

Kleins butterflyfish swmming in Fiji
Kleins butterflyfish (Chaetodon Kleinii), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Soft coral on a Fijian reef

Percula Clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea

Pink Skunk Clownfish in its host anemone, Papua New Guinea

Soft coral polyps feeding at night, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Gorgonian sea fans on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Diver in background

Sea fans illuminated by diver with twin lights, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red fan cora with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Red fan coral (Melthaea sp) with sunburst taken at the Arches, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at a colorful reef with sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at a very colorful reef near Marovo lagoon, with large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.) of various bright colours, Solomon Islands

A Clown anemonefish in a purple anemone, Papua New Guinea
A Clown anemonefish (Amphiprion percula) in a purple anemone at the dive site Dickies Place in the Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Colony of red whip fan coral with fish species, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A blue starfish clings to a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A lionfish swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A lionfish (Pterois volitans) swims on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

A pink anemonefish swims near its host anemone near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Sunlight shines down on a gorgonian in the Caribbean Sea
Sunlight shines down on a gorgonian growing on a diverse coral reef in the Caribbean Sea

Fragile corals grow in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
Fragile corals grow in extremely shallow water in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity

Large staghorn coral and scuba diver, Christmas Island, Australia

Red whip fan coral with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A mushroom coral fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it
A mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) fluoresces as UV light is shown upon it. Why many marine organisms fluoresce is unknown

Cardinalfish surround a beautiful set of soft corals in Indonesia
Cardinalfish surround a beautiful set of colorful soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Beautiful soft corals and invertebrates on a reef in Indonesia
Brilliant soft corals and other colorful invertebrates compete for space to grow on a reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a reef slope in Indonesia
A beautiful 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

Cabbage Coral amongst other corals in the South Pacific Ocean, Fiji
Cabbage Coral (Turbinaria reniformis) stands out amongst the other soft and hard corals in the South Pacific ocean waters off the coast of Likuri Island, Fiji

Sea fan and soft coral, Fiji

Ornate ghost pipefish, Fiji

Diver and soft coral, Fiji

Detailed close-up view of soft coral polyps, Fiji

A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, 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.