Alcyoniidae Collection

Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef
Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) fluoresce at night under blue light on a coral reef. Laamu Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

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

Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) on a rocky reef with view of the sky, Shetland, Scotland, UK, August

Common lobster (Homarus gammarus) looks out from its hole amongst Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) beneath a forest of Oarweed kelp (Laminaria hyperborea)

Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp)
Yellowmargin moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus) peering out from Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp.) on a reef, Ari Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp)
RF - Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) swimming over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) on a coral reef, Laamu Atoll, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Dead-mans finger (Alcyonium digitatum), close up of feeding polyps, Levenwick, Shetland, Scotland, North Atlantic Ocean, UK

Colourful soft corals, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) and common sea urchins (Echinus esculentus) mass beneath a kelp forest (Laminaria hyperborea)

Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) flourishing in shallow water close
Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) flourishing in shallow water close to uninhabited coral islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Split level image of Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) flourishing in shallow water close to uninhabited coral islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Red Fingers Soft Coral (Alcyonium glomeratum) Sark, British Channel Islands

Amphipod (Iphimedia obesa) on top of a colony of Deadmans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) coral, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, UK, April

Dead Mans Fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) colony, growing on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

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Alcyoniidae, commonly known as leather corals, are a mesmerizing sight on coral reefs. Under the enchanting glow of blue light at night, these Sarcophyton sp. Species fluoresce with vibrant colors. Their orange and white counterparts, Dead mans fingers (Alcyonium digitatum), grace rocky reefs while offering a breathtaking view of the sky. In the Indian Ocean's Ari Atoll, a Yellowmargin moray curiously peeks out from within Digitate leather coral (Sinularia sp. ), creating an unforgettable scene in the Maldives' crystal-clear waters. Meanwhile, an elegant Hawksbill turtle gracefully swims over Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) in Laamu Atoll. Traveling to Levenwick in Shetland, Scotland brings us face-to-face with Alcyonium digitatum's feeding polyps in stunning detail—a testament to their intricate beauty even up close. These colorful soft corals thrive both underwater and above it; split-level images reveal Leather corals (Sarcophyton sp. ) flourishing near shallow waters. Nature's hidden wonders unfold as we witness a Common lobster peeking out from its cozy hole amidst Dead mans fingers—truly showcasing the interconnectedness of marine life. The British Channel Islands unveil another gem: Red Fingers Soft Coral (Alcyonium glomeratum) gracing Sark's coastal landscape. Even tiny creatures find solace among Alcyonium digitatum colonies; an Amphipod delicately perches atop this captivating coral formation—an ecosystem teeming with life and symbiotic relationships. From their fluorescent allure under blue light to their role as havens for diverse marine organisms, Alcyoniidae captivate our hearts with their ethereal beauty and ecological significance across oceans worldwide.