Stony Coral Collection

Seaweed without coral bark 1, and smaller seaweed with yellow coral bark 2
FLO4652482 Seaweed without coral bark 1, and smaller seaweed with yellow coral bark 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Christian Nicolaus Kleemann from Georg Wolfgang

Coral species, Cerebrites or Lithocerebrum 1,2, Madrepora branch colonized by stony coral 3, lobe coral
FLO4652471 Coral species, Cerebrites or Lithocerebrum 1,2, Madrepora branch colonized by stony coral 3, lobe coral, Porites lobata, Millepora lobata 4, and sea fan, Gorgonia species

Coral sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum 1, sea fan, Keratophyton crusta muricata 2
FLO4652879 Coral sea fan, Alcyonacea species, Corallium acarbarium nigrum ramosum 1, sea fan, Keratophyton crusta muricata 2, soft coral covered in stony coral 3

Stony corals: Diploria labyrinthiformis 1, Madrepora favosa 2, Madrepora astroites 3, Galaxea fascicularis 4
FLO4652672 Stony corals: Diploria labyrinthiformis 1, Madrepora favosa 2, Madrepora astroites 3, Galaxea fascicularis 4, Amaranthus saxea 5

Boulder star coral, Montastrea annularis. Endangered. (Annular madrepore, Madrepora annularis)
FLO4683877 Boulder star coral, Montastrea annularis. Endangered. (Annular madrepore, Madrepora annularis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lettuce coral, Agaricia agaricites, Madrepora agaricites 1, worm holes covered with stony coral 2
FLO4652463 Lettuce coral, Agaricia agaricites, Madrepora agaricites 1, worm holes covered with stony coral 2, Acropora abrotanoides, Madrepora abrotonoides 3, and spherical clump of coral 4

Natural occuring Red & Green Fluorescence in Stony Corals & Encrusting Corals, captured with special ultraviolet light-blocking filters, Palau, Micronesia, Rock Islands, World Heritage Site

Fossils of extinct coral
6338032 Fossils of extinct coral by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Fossils of extinct coral. Chenendopora fungiformis 1, Chrysaora damaecornis 2, sponge, Eudea clavata 3, stony coral)

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Redeye Hovering Goby - by coral, Acropora sp - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya, Karangasem, Bali, Indonesia, Indian Ocean Redeye Hovering Goby - by coral, Acropora sp - Batu Kelebit dive site, Seraya

Cavernous Star Coral, Night Fluorescing. Bonaire, Caribbean

Scroll Coral, Night Fluorescing, Bonaire, Caribbean

Fused Staghorn Coral, Day Fluorescing, Palau, Rock Islands-World Herititage Site, Micronesia

Close look in between the spines of the Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci); Hawaii, United States of America

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

Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are not often found in large schools such as this; Hawaii, United States of America

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) in hard coral; Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Caribbean

Crown-Of-Thorns Starfish, Acanthaster planci, Hawaii, USA
Close look in between the spines of the Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci); Hawaii, United States of America

Pinktail Durgon, Melichthys vidua, Hawaii, USA
Pinktail durgon (Melichthys vidua) more correctly refered to as the pinktail triggerfish, reach about one foot in length; Hawaii, United States of America

Fijian split reef scene
Half above, half below water scene with a coral reef below and Two Tree Island above, off Kadavu Island in the southeast corner of Fiji; Fiji

A colony of bright cup corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
A colony of bright cup corals (Tubastrea sp.) grows on a limestone undercut in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Thecosmilia trichotoma, a fossil coral
Thecosmilia trichotoma (Goldfuss). Scleractinian coral. Jurassic (Bathonian); Nattheim, Germany; BMNH 55859

Hard coral (Favites sp.). Close-up of cirular polyps on hard coral. Photographed in Banda, Moluccas, Indonesia

Caryophyllia clavus, sea anemone
A glass model of a sea anemone, created by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century and held at the Natural History Museum, London

Acropora, a scleractinian coral
Branch, 9 cm long, of the scleractinian coral Acropora from the Pleistocene of Yemen

Fungia, coral
Fungia is a free-living scleractinian coral. In this large example, almost 10 cm in diameter, from the Pleistocene of Yemen

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in Raja Ampat
A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Foliose corals grow on a reef slope in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Fragile, foliose corals grow on a beautiful reef slope in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Reef-building corals grow on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Reef-building corals grow on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Soft corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Soft corals thrive on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

New table corals grow on an artificial reef near Sulawesi, Indonesia
New table corals grow on an artificial reef that is meant to restore the original reef diversity near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia

Detail of a mushroom coral on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of a mushroom coral (Fungia sp.) on a reef in Indonesia

Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Diver exploring Cabbage Coral mountain (Turbinaria reniformis), Gorontalo, Indonesia. Also known as Scroll Coral

An unusual sea star clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka
An unusual sea star (Linckia laevigata) clings to a diverse reef near the island of Bangka, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Reef-building corals near Alor, Indonesia
Reef-building corals and other invertebrates thrive in shallow water near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Juvenile fish swim above a slope of corals in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and harbors more marine organisms than anywhere else on Earth

Coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

A manta ray swimming through a current-swept channel in Indonesia
A manta ray (Manta alfredi) swimming through a current-swept channel in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs

Freakled hawkfish sits on some Acropora coral on a Fijian reef
Freakled hawkfish (Paracirrhites forsteri) sits on some Acropora coral on a Fijian reef

Coral polyps grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Sunlight silhouettes a table coral in Raja Ampat, Indonesia
Sunlight silhouettes a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Delicate reef-building corals in Alor, Indonesia
Delicate reef-building corals thrive in shallow water in Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Reef-building corals grow inside Palaus lagoon which is studded with limestone islands. This Micronesian destination is popular among scuba divers and snorkelers due to its spectacular coral reefs

A snorkeler explores a shallow lagoon in a remote part of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Sunlight sparkles through a table coral in Indonesia
Sunlight sparkles through a table coral (Acropora sp.) in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

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 slightly bleached staghorn coral colony in the Solomon Islands
A slightly bleached staghorn coral colony grows in shallow water in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

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

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Stony coral, a mesmerizing wonder of the underwater world, showcases its natural occurring red and green fluorescence in both encrusting corals and stony corals. These captivating colors are captured in breathtaking photographs like UW INDO 2033 12, revealing the hidden beauty beneath the ocean's surface. Even fossils of extinct coral tell tales of ancient marine ecosystems that once thrived millions of years ago. These remnants serve as reminders of the intricate web of life that has existed throughout Earth's history. In the depths of Bonaire, Caribbean, lies the enchanting Cavernous Star Coral. As night falls, this magnificent creature comes alive with vibrant fluorescence, illuminating its surroundings with an ethereal glow. The Scroll Coral joins this nocturnal spectacle as it too reveals its own radiant hues under cover of darkness. Traveling to Palau's Rock Islands-World Heritage Site unveils a sight to behold – the Day Fluorescing Fused Staghorn Coral. Bathed in sunlight, this majestic coral species emits a dazzling display during daylight hours, showcasing nature's artistry at its finest. Amongst these stunning corals reside other fascinating sea creatures such as Caryophyllia clavus - a sea anemone boasting delicate beauty within its tentacles. Fungia coral invites us into their intricate world where every detail tells a story waiting to be discovered. Exploring further brings us face-to-face with unexpected encounters; between spines on Crown-of-thorns starfish or amidst schools of Raccoon butterflyfish and endemic Saddle wrasse off Lanai Island in Hawaii. Witnessing Chaetodon lunula swimming together is a rare treat for divers who venture into these waters. And let us not forget about the Spinyhead blenny seeking refuge among hard corals in Netherlands Antilles' Bonaire region. This small but mighty fish reminds us that even within tiny crevices, life finds a way to thrive.