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Strait Collection (#6)

"Journey through the Strait: A Tale of Islands, Warships

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Penquin Warning Sign, Stanley, Northwest Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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DDE-90025952
Aerial view of estuary, Sawyer Bay, Stanley and The Nut (Circular Head), Northwest Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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DDE-90025950
The Nut, Circular Head, and Godfreys Beach, Stanley, Northwest Tasmania, Australia Date: 27/07/2006

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DDE-90024924
Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Two colorful shrimp and sea urchin. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Shrimp walking on anemone. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Shrimp walking on nudibranch. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of dragonet fish. Date: 29/10/2009

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DDE-90024920
Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of octopus. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Pipefish on sea star. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of crab on sea star. Date: 29/10/2009

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DDE-90024916
Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait. Pipefish swimming over coral. Date: 29/10/2009

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DDE-90024915
Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of colorful wrasse fish. Date: 29/10/2009

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DDE-90024914
Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Strait. Shrimp swimming over sea star. Date: 29/10/2009

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Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A juvenile sweetlip fish seeks shelter by entering a sea squirt's siphon. Date: 05/10/2006

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DDE-90024845
Indonesia, Lembeh Strait. A wonderpus long-armed octopus moves over the ocean floor. Date: 05/10/2006

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DDE-90024786
Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a jellyfish in the adult or medusa stage. Date: 19/05/2006

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DDE-90024788
Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni), Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Voracious lizardfish predator swallowing triggerfish, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Bumble-bee shrimp is commensal with this sea cucumber. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a sought-after Rhinopias scorpionfish or weedy scorpionfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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DDE-90024784
Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of an exotic starfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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DDE-90024781
Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a sought-after Rhinopias scorpionfish or weedy scorpionfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A swimming crab and bumble-bee shrimp are commensal with this sea cucumber. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A ringed anemone community with three Clark's anemonefish and Banggi cardinalfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of frogfish eye. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A normally red dwarf lionfish exhibits its rare yellow color phase. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A pygmy cuttlefish above a well-camouflaged frogfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of hairy frogfish that uses its lure-like dorsal spine to attract prey. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a ribbon eel among coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Close-up of a cowfish, a primitive scaleless fish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A hairy frogfish using its lure-like dorsal spine to attract prey. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. Two Coleman shrimp are commensal with a Ceratosoma nudibranch. Date: 19/05/2006

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Tiny crab hitchhiking on colorful janolus nudibanch, Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus prepares to occupy a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Lembeh Strait. A marginated octopus finds a home in a clam shell. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Schooling fish in the Dampier Strait. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of decorator crab that lives commensally with soft corals and matches color with host. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A fire goby swims past coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. A pygmy seahorse lives in association with seafans and matches color of host fan for protection. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Partial view of colorful sea star over a sea cucumber. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of colorful palette surgeonfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of decorator crab that matches its color to its host soft coral. Date: 19/05/2006

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Sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) colony, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Regal angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus), Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Triplefin fish (Tripterygiidae) swimming over sea squirts, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Colorful Emperor Angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator), Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of squirrelfish. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Lembeh Straits. A banggi cardinalfish swims past sea anemone tentacles. Date: 11/02/2005




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"Journey through the Strait: A Tale of Islands, Warships, and Coastal Wonders" Embark on a captivating voyage as we explore the straits that have shaped history and captivated explorers for centuries. From Vancouver Island's 1870s map to the majestic warship HMS Hood, these hints unveil a world of maritime marvels. Let us first set sail towards Portsmouth harbor in Hampshire, England. Behold an awe-inspiring aerial view of this bustling port city nestled along the Solent. The Spinnaker Tower stands tall amidst Gunwharf Quays, offering panoramic vistas of this enchanting region. As our journey continues across continents, we find ourselves immersed in the vibrant fall colors and mystical fog surrounding Roche Harbor chapel on San Juan Island in Washington state. This quaint sanctuary exudes tranquility against nature's breathtaking backdrop. Travel back in time to Norway's Horten during the 19th century when maritime exploration was at its peak. Imagine sailing through Norwegian waters as you uncover hidden treasures within their historical archives. Venturing further southward brings us to Ile d'Oleron off France's Atlantic coast—a haven where land meets sea in perfect harmony. Explore its sandy beaches and picturesque landscapes that have inspired countless artists throughout history. Our odyssey takes an intriguing turn with a glimpse into Granada and Murcia kingdoms' ancient maps from long ago—their intricate details revealing tales of conquests and cultural exchange across Europe. Finally, let us not forget about the Baltic Sea during World War I—an era marked by turmoil yet also resilience. Witness how this strategic waterway played a pivotal role in shaping events during those tumultuous times. Join us as we navigate through these remarkable straits—where past meets present—and discover how they continue to shape our understanding of geography, culture, and human connection across borders.