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Vulnerable Species Collection (#6)

In a world filled with breathtaking beauty and diverse wildlife, there exists a delicate balance that is constantly under threat

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand Tiger Shark in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Sand Tiger Shark in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale Shark

Whale Shark
The whale shark is a slow-moving filter feeder and can grow up to 12.65 meters or 41.50 feet

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A pair of manatees swimming in Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

A pair of manatees swimming in Fanning Springs State Park, Florida
A pair of manatees swimming in formation with the lead manatee in the crystal clear freshwater of the Fanning Springs inlet to the Suwannee River, Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand Tiger shark swims by the wreck of USCGC Spar

Sand Tiger shark swims by the wreck of USCGC Spar off coast of North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface

Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A pack of Blue Marlin swimming with two Siamese Tigerfish

A pack of Blue Marlin swimming with two Siamese Tigerfish
A Basket Star slithers across the sand as two Siamese Tigerfish and a pack of Blue Marlin swim by

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Side view of a pale cream colored thorny seahorse

Side view of a pale cream colored thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) against a dark background, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water

Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water under fishing nets, with multiple reflections on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand tiger shark swims in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Sand tiger shark swims in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A mother sperm whale escorts her calf along an ocean reef

A mother sperm whale escorts her calf along an ocean reef

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Two blue marlins circle a school of fish in ocean waters

Two blue marlins circle a school of fish in ocean waters

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A pair of manatees appear to be greeting each other, Fanning Springs, Florida

A pair of manatees appear to be greeting each other, Fanning Springs, Florida
A pair of manatees appear to be greeting each other as they meet in the clear freshwater of the Fanning Spring inlet to the Suwannee River in Fanning Springs, Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Manatees congregate to feed on algae at Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

Manatees congregate to feed on algae at Fanning Springs State Park, Florida
Four manatees congregate to feed on algae at Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A thorny seahorse on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait

A thorny seahorse on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait
A thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) uses effective camouflage to blend into its surroundings on the seafloor of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean in a great slash of water

A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean in a great slash of water

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Two sperm whales near the surface of the ocean

Two sperm whales near the surface of the ocean

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark near surface with sun rays

Whale shark near surface with sun rays, Christmas Island, Australia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Blue Marlin and Humpback Red Snapper fish

Blue Marlin and Humpback Red Snapper fish glide over a colorful ocean reef full of coral plants

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Small fish scatter as a huge Blue Marlin swims to the surface

Small fish scatter as a huge Blue Marlin swims to the surface
Small fish scatter as a huge Blue Marlin swims to the ocean surface with a burst of speed

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A pod of sperm whales swimming together

A pod of sperm whales swimming together

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Bumphead Parrotfish, Australia

Bumphead Parrotfish, Australia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A West Indian Manatee in the shallow freshwater of Fannie Springs, Florida

A West Indian Manatee in the shallow freshwater of Fannie Springs, Florida
A West Indian Manatee surfacing in the shallow clear freshwaters of Fanning Springs, a state park in northeast Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above

Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Large school of bumphead parrotfish, Bali, Indonesia

Large school of bumphead parrotfish, Bali, Indonesia
Large school of bumphead parrotfish (Bolbometopon muricatum), found around the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Whale shark with head reflected on surface

Whale shark with head reflected on surface
Whale shark swimming under the surface, its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean surface in a grand leap

A Blue Marlin bursts from the ocean surface in a grand leap
The Blue Marlin is a beautiful predatory fish much sought after by sport fishermen

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand Tiger Shark on wreck of USCG Cutter Spar

Sand Tiger Shark on wreck of USCG Cutter Spar, part of the artificial reef program in North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Bumphead parrotfish, Sabah, Malaysia

Bumphead parrotfish, Sabah, Malaysia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand Tiger Shark swimming in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Sand Tiger Shark swimming in blue water off coast of North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A manatee chews on a dock rope in Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

A manatee chews on a dock rope in Fanning Springs State Park, Florida
A manatee chews on a dock rope while just under the surface of the clear freshwaters of Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Massive whale shark with golden trevally and remora in tow

Massive whale shark with golden trevally and remora in tow
Massive whale shark coming through with golden trevally leading the way and with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Close-up view of a whale shark breaching the surface

Close-up view of a whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Two sleek Blue Marlins swim close to a school of fish

Two sleek Blue Marlins swim close to a school of fish near some ocean ruins

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A beautiful blue marlin bursts through a wave in a spectacular jump

A beautiful blue marlin bursts through a wave in a spectacular jump

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A school of Ayu fish try to escape from three carnivorous Blue Marlins

A school of Ayu fish try to escape from three carnivorous Blue Marlins
A school of ocean Ayu fish try to escape from three carnivorous Blue Marlin fish

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Manta Ray off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Manta Ray off coast of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: Sand Tiger Shark off the coast of North Carolina

Sand Tiger Shark off the coast of North Carolina

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A manatee gnawing on the dock line at Fanning Springs State Park, Florida

A manatee gnawing on the dock line at Fanning Springs State Park, Florida
A manatee gnawing on the dock line for reasons unknown at Fanning Springs State Park in Fanning Springs, Florida

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: A Blue Marlin flashes its iridescent colors as it bursts from the ocean

A Blue Marlin flashes its iridescent colors as it bursts from the ocean
A spectacular Blue Marlin flashes its iridescent colors as it bursts from the ocean

Background imageVulnerable Species Collection: An iridescent Blue Marlin bursts from ocean waters

An iridescent Blue Marlin bursts from ocean waters with marvelous energy




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In a world filled with breathtaking beauty and diverse wildlife, there exists a delicate balance that is constantly under threat. These captivating images capture the essence of vulnerable species, reminding us of their fragile existence. A sperm whale family gracefully glides through the deep blue ocean, their immense size contrasting with their vulnerability to human activities. In the vast plains of Masai Mara, a cheetah dashes across the savannah, its speed unmatched but its future uncertain. The giant manta ray majestically soars through the crystal-clear waters surrounding San Benedicto Island. Its sheer size and grace are awe-inspiring, yet this gentle creature faces numerous threats to its survival. Lion cubs playfully wrestle in Masai-Mara Game Reserve, showcasing innocence amidst an uncertain fate. The Sunda clouded leopard prowls silently through Deramakot Forest Reserve at nightfall – an elusive predator facing habitat loss and poaching. An American crocodile rests peacefully in shallow water; however, it too falls victim to habitat destruction and illegal hunting. The Victoria crowned pigeon gazes into our souls from captivity - a reminder that even within controlled environments these magnificent creatures remain endangered. Cheetah cubs frolic in Kenya's Masai-Mara Game Reserve at just six months old – adorable symbols of hope for their species' survival. Deep within Kambui Hills lies the yellow-headed Picathartes or white-necked rockfowl - an avian wonder endemic to Africa threatened by deforestation. A lion cub finds solace in playing with its mother's tail while growing up surrounded by uncertainty in Masai-Mara Game Reserve. And finally, we encounter the Philippine eagle owl captive yet emblematic of conservation efforts required for endemic species found only on these islands. These glimpses into nature's wonders serve as reminders that we hold both power and responsibility over Earth's most vulnerable inhabitants, and is our duty to protect them from the threats they face, ensuring their survival for generations to come.