Estuarine Collection

Picture No. 10766592
Estuarine / Saltwater Crocodile - With jaws wide open eating Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Bombetoka Bay, Madagascar, satellite image. This bay links the Betsiboka River (at right) with the Mozambique Channel (top left), part of the Indian Ocean

A Welsh Estuary, 19th century (etching)
6198650 A Welsh Estuary, 19th century (etching) by Knight, Joseph (1837-1909); 13.3x22.2 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English, out of copyright

Black scorpion fish, estuarine stonefish, and red lionfish
Black scorpion fish, Scorpaena porcus 120, estuarine stonefish, Synanceia horrida 121, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans 122

Exotic fish
African pompano, Alectis ciliaris 1, 2, sand tilefish, Malacanthus plumieri 3, estuarine stonefish, Synanceia horrida 4, and red lionfish, Pterois volitans 5

Creek running through saltmarsh and tidal mudflats of The Wash viewed on a full moon just prior to sunrise from Snettisham RSPB Reserve North Norfolk September

Dug out canoe used by local fishermen pulled up on the banks of the Rio Tarajos, a tributary of the Amazon River, at sunset in the Amazonas Region of Brazil Dug out canoe used by local fishermen

Crocodlyus niloticus, Nile Crocodile carrying its offspring in its mouth

Saltwater or Estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Australia

A tidal marsh in Marquoit Bay, Brunswick, Maine

Picture No. 10756427
Saltmarsh, mudflats and estuarine habitat at Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve, California, United States Date:

Picture No. 10882854
Largespined Glassfishes - with diver (Estuarine glass perchlet) Date:

Picture No. 10868000
Estuarine Saltwater Crocodile - young emerging from eggs in nest. (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Picture No. 10867994
Estuarine / Saltwater Crocodile - young hatching emerging from egg (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Picture No. 10865212
Estuarine / Saltwater / Indo-Pacific Crocodile - on muddy bank. (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Picture No. 10766593
Estuarine / Saltwater Crocodile - With jaws wide open eating Barramundi (Lates calcarifer) (Crocodylus porosus) Date:

Picture No. 10892971
Largespined Glassfish / Estuarine Glass Perchlet (Ambassis macracanthus) Date:

Picture No. 10892972
Bluefin Trevally and Largespined Glassfish / Estuarine Glass Perchlet (Ambassis macracanthus) (Caranx melampygus) Date:

Picture No. 10892969
Gorgonian Sea Fan and Soldier Fish (Myripristis botche) - Largespined Glassfish / Estuarine Glass Perchlet (Ambassis macracanthus) (Annella mollis) Date:

Picture No. 10892960
Estuarine Glass Perchlet / Largespined Glassfish (Ambassis macracanthus) Date:

Picture No. 10892951
Estuarine Glass Perchlet / Largespined Glassfish (Ambassis macracanthus) Date:

Picture No. 10892952
Estuarine Glass Perchlet / Largespined Glassfish (Ambassis macracanthus) Date:

Oyster bed racks at low tide, Agon Coutainville, Normandy, France, February

Tidal channel in estuarine forest, in temperate coastal rainforest habitat, Inside Passage, Coast Mountains, Great Bear Rainforest, British Columbia, Canada, July

View of oyster beds with tractor and trailer at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Oyster bed rack at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Gammarid Shrimp (Gammarus locusta) two adults, under stone on shore, Sennon Cove, Cornwall, England, November

Snail, SEM
Snail. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a laver spire snail (Hydrobia ulvae). The snail can seal itself inside its shell by pulling a plug (brown) over its operculum (lower right)

Snail opening, SEM
Snail opening. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the closed operculum (opening) of a laver spire snail (Hydrobia ulvae)

Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8052
Animals of Java. 17th-century artwork of crocodiles, with cassowaries at left, in Java. Crocodiles found in Java include the freshwater Siamese crocodile and the much larger saltwater crocodile

Maplin Sands lighthouse, 1875 C016 / 4316
Maplin Sands lighthouse. 19th-century artwork of the screw-pile lighthouse built on Maplin Sands, on the northern bank of the Thames estuary, off Foulness Island, UK

Banded Boxer Shrimp (Stenopus hispidus) two adults, feeding on Estuarine Stonefish (Synanceia horrida), Ambon Island, Maluku Islands, Banda Sea, Indonesia

Breadcrumb sponge (Halichondria panacea) (orange) in a rock pool. At centre left and lower right are pebbles encrusted with calcareous worm tubes excreted by the tube worm (Pomatoceros triqueter)

Estuarine seahorse (Hippocampus sp.). Estuary seahorses are often found at the mouths of rivers in brackish water. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Saltwater or estuarine crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Saltwater (estuarine) crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pink-footed goose - flock of geese flying in formation in thick fog. Snettisham, Norfolk, England, UK
DK-199 Pink-footed goose - flock of geese flying in formation in thick fog Snettisham, Norfolk, England, UK Anser brachyrhynchus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Curlew - Close up of adult standing on shore. Norfolk, UK
DK-198 Curlew - Close up of adult standing on shore Norfolk, UK Numenius arquata David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bar-tailed Godwit - adult with injured leg resting on estuary. Norfolk, UK
DK-195 Bar-tailed Godwit - adult with injured leg resting on estuary Norfolk, UK Limosa lapponica David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Saltmarsh and estuarine habitats with large flocks of waders and waterfowl, at Bodega Bay, North California
ROG-13856 Saltmarsh and estuarine habitats with large flocks of waders and waterfowl at Bodega Bay, North California, United States Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Mangrove swamp on Fiji
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"Exploring the Enchanting Estuarine Ecosystems: From Madagascar to Wales and Beyond" Picture No. 10766592 captures the breathtaking beauty of Bombetoka Bay in Madagascar, where an estuary thrives with life. This estuarine habitat is a haven for diverse species, including the elusive black scorpion fish, estuarine stonefish, and vibrant red lionfish. Transporting us back to the 19th century, an etching showcases a Welsh Estuary that has long been admired for its picturesque charm. The creek meandering through saltmarsh and tidal mudflats of The Wash under a mesmerizing full moon creates a scene straight out of a dream. As nature enthusiasts gather along The Wash's shores, bird watchers eagerly await the spectacle of Knot and other waders streaming off as the tide rises. Their graceful movements against this estuarine backdrop are truly awe-inspiring. The end of each day brings fishermen home after their arduous endeavors on these abundant waters. Their boats dotting the horizon serve as reminders of man's harmonious relationship with these precious ecosystems. Art finds its way into everyday life even in remote corners like Namibia's Erongo Region in Walvis Bay. A painting depicting a Caimen on the side of a local school celebrates both artistic expression and reverence for wildlife found within estuaries. A dugout canoe used by local fishermen rests ashore—a testament to their resourcefulness and reliance on these waterways for sustenance. It symbolizes not only their livelihood but also highlights how communities have coexisted harmoniously with estuaries throughout history. From Madagascar to Wales, from exotic fish to stunning landscapes bathed in moonlight—estuaries captivate our senses while reminding us of nature's intricate tapestry woven around these unique habitats.