Temperate Collection (#6)

Luminescent jellyfish / Mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca) in open water, Gozo Island, Malta. Mediterranean Sea

Water chestnut (Trapa natans) viewed from underwater, in Danube Delta, Romania, June

Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua) shoal, Danube Delta, Romania, June

European white waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) viewed from underwater in a tributary of Danube Delta, Romania, June

Narwhal (Monodon monoceros) pod surfacing, tusk visible, Arctic Bay, Baffin Island, Canada, June

RF - California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) with mouth open close to the camera. The milk teeth of this pup show decay, which is quite usual. Los Islotes, La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) uses a Panamic cushion star (Pentaceraster cumingi) as a toy. The sealions pick up the starfish and then drop them and chase after them as they sink

Blue shark (Prionace glauca) Pico Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean, July

Bamboo forest, Shikoku Mura open air museum, Takamatsu, Shikoku Island, Japan, May

Underwater landscape within a mountain stream, showing water turbulence, Snowdonia NP, Gwynedd, Wales, UK, December

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) accompanied by Pilot Fish (Naucrates ductor) and Remora. The biggest fish in the world has only started to visit the Azores in the past three years due to water

Young Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostrus) portrait, Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River, Florida, USA. February 2010

Lake surrounded by temperate rainforest, Campania Island, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, September 2009

Enteropneust worm / Acorn worm (Yoda purpurata) from the North Atlantic Ocean, southern Purple variety, feeds on sea floor sediment leaving behind variable wavy traces, Depth approx 2700m

Glass squid {Teuthowenia megalops}, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Angler fish (Melanocetus murrayi) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) swimming, from between 188m / 617ft and 507m / 1, 663ft depth
Deepsea squid (Histioteuthis sp) swimming, from between 188m/617ft and 507m/1, 663ft depth, night, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea Amphipod {Cystisoma sp} from between 530-750m, Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

White waterlily (Nymphaea alba) in Naardermeer bog lake, Holland. May

Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) migrating for spawning in river, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada, October

Pod of Risso Dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Baja California, Mexico

Long-beaked common dolphins (Delphinus capensis) feeding in Sardines, (Sardinops sagax) with snorkeller behind, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Bottlenose dolphins - dancing underwater (Tursiops truncatus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions

Forest interior, 1876. Creator: Remigius Adrianus Haanen
Forest interior, 1876

Air bladders lifting strands of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) towards the surface, off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) in Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) forest, Santa Barbara, California, USA

RF - Common hermit crab (Pagurus bernhardus) scuttles over the seabed. Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Blue shark (Prionace glauca) cruises beneath the surface of the English Channel with sunbeams. Cornwall, England, UK. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

RF - Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) relaxing in a bed of kelp (Laminaria digitata), with two seals in the background. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. British Isles. North Sea

Queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) feeding. Glencoe, Ballachulish, Lochaber, The Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom. Loch Leven, Loch Linnhe, North East Atlantic Ocean. British Isles

Swimming crab (Cronius ruber) Canary Islands, Tenerife. Invasive species

Grey triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) portrait, Tenerife, Canary Islands. August

Portuguese man o war (Physalia physalis) Tenerife, Canary Islands. January

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010
Hydromedusa/ Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

Deepsea octopus (Grimpoteuthis sp), Dumbo, North Atlantic

Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) with gorgonian corals and Light-bulb sea squirt (Clavelina lepadiformis) Punta Carena, Capri Island, Sorrentine Peninsula, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Crinoid or feather star (Antedon mediterranea) on Violescent sea whip or Red sea fan (Paramuricea clavata) Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, Amalfi Coast, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Sea anemone (Calliactis parasitica) usually associated with hermit crabs, here on a Mediterranean bonnet shell (Semicassis granulata), Ponza island, Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea, Mediterranean

Spotted gully shark (Triakis megalopterus) in coral reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum) in reef. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. June

Pyjama shark (Poroderma africanum), two in reef, amongst kelp. Simons Town, Western Cape, South Africa. May

Japanese bullhead shark (Heterodontus japonicus) on reef. Chiba Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. May

Eastern shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) on sea floor. Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia. July

Neptune seagrass (Posidonia oceanica) bed, sun rays shining through water. A patch of seagrass bed in the Mediterranean sea is considered to be the oldest living organism on earth. Spain. June

Orange and white soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) thriving beneath kelp (Laminaria hyperborea). St Abbs, Eyemouth, Berwickshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. North Sea

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) male hovers over sea oak (Halidrys siliquosa). Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic Ocean

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

White and yellow nudibranch (Polycera quadrilineata) feeding on a sea mat (Membranipora membranacea). Shetland Islands, Scotland, British Isles. United Kingdom. North East Atlantic Ocean

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"Captivating Moments in the Temperate Waters: A Glimpse into Aquatic Life" Carp (Cyprinus carpio) gracefully gliding through the crystal-clear waters of the Aare River, Switzerland 2006. Delicate Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) enchanting an underwater view in a serene lake amidst the majestic Alps, Ain, France, June. Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) showcasing their diving prowess as they plunge into the depths to catch fish, captured in a stunning split-level shot in Shetland, Scotland. Serene Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) finding solace and rest off the coast of Pico, Azores, Portugal during a tranquil June day in 2009. The ethereal beauty of an underwater Waterlily (Nymphaea alba) flower blooming gracefully beneath the surface of a picturesque lake nestled within the breathtaking Alps of Ain, France. Majestic Northern gannets (Morus bassanus), with their wings spread wide open mid-dive while hunting for fish off Shetland's rugged coastline under July's skies. Playful Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) joyfully riding waves created by an oil tanker at Port Aransas - nature's dance with human infrastructure. Curious Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera lens revealing its captivating gaze against Orkney's scenic backdrop in Scotland during August. Hungry Gannets (Morus bassanus), taking advantage of discarded fish as they dive fearlessly into Scottish waters around Shetland during April - nature's cleanup crew at work. Two Bottlenose dolphins breaching elegantly under evening light at Moray Firth - a mesmerizing display that leaves spectators in awe.