Gorgonian Collection (page 2)

Arnazs Damselfish, Chrysiptera arnazae, Philippines
A huge fan of gorgonian coral is the background for Arnazs damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae). Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at a depth to avoid the effects of the surge; Philippines

Abundance of schooling fish on colourful coral reef in Fiji
An abundance of schooling fish on a colourful coral reef; Fiji

Fijian Reef Scene
Alconarian and gorgonian coral with schooling anthias dominate this Fijian reef scene; Fiji

Starfish on coral, Fiji
A seastar (Fromia sp.) on a red fan of gorgonian coral; Fiji

Fiji, Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Anthias

Fiji, Alconarian Coral With Schooling Anthias

Fiji, Alconarian Coral And A Crinoid Along With Schooling Anthias

Indonesia, A gorgonian coral tree dominates this underwater scene

Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Anthias Dominate, A Fijian Reef Scene; Fiji

A Half Above, Half Below Look At A Fijian Reef With Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral And A Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas); Fiji

Fiji, Seastar (Gomophia Egyptiaca) On Gorgonian Coral (Melithaea Sp)

Alconarian Coral, Starfish, Crinoids And A Feather Dust Worm All Compete For Space In This Indonesian Reef Scene Off Rinca Island In Komodo National Park; Indonesia

The Yellow Eggs Of This Female Reticulated Hinge-Beak Shrimp (Cinetorhynchus Teticulatus) Can Be Seen Through The Sides Of It

Alconarian And Gorgonian Coral With Schooling Bigeye Jacks Dominate This Fijian Reef Scene; Fiji

A Yellow Gorgonian Crab (Xenocarcinus Depressus) At Night On Its Host, A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

A Sunset Wrasse (Thalassoma Lutescens) Swimming In Front Of A Gorgonian Coral Fan; Fiji

Micronesia, Sponge Covered Gorgonian Coral Showing Polyp Detail, Orange And White

Fiji, Close-Up Of Soft Coral Showing Polyps Feeding (Siphonogorgia Sp?)

Thailand, Sea Star Aka Starfish (Fromia Indica) Gorgonian Coral Red And White

Australia, Coral Sea Fan, Close-Up Bright Orange And Yellow Branches

Necklace Seastar (Fromia Monilis) on gorgonian coral; Indonesia

Chambered nautilus (Nautilus pompilius); Indonesia

Alconarian Coral and school of Anthias; Fiji

Alconarian and Gorgonian Coral; Fiji

Close-up Of Sea star On Colorful Sand; Galapagos

Schooling Bluestriped Grunt (Haemulidae Sciurus) Fish On Coral Reef, Cozumel, Mexico

Schooling Fish On Coral Reef, Cozumel, Mexico

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. A lined sweetlip fish is being cleaned by a red- fin wrasse
Lined sweetlip fish is being cleaned by red- fin wrasse, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Close-up of hawkfish amid sea fan. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Orange gorgonian sea fan with white polyps, Bali, Indonesia

A diver approaches soft corals, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
A diver approaches soft corals (Dendronepthya sp.) through Boo Windows, Southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian coral
Watercolour of Gorgonian coral in the subclass Octocorallia by Sarah Stone (c. 1760-1844) from the collection of Sir Ashton Lever

Featherstar swimming
Featherstar (crinoid) swimming over a reef. Featherstars frequently swim over reefs to find a good spot for feeding. Photographed in Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Fan gorgonia, Venus fan, gorgonian, sea whip or sea fan, a type of polyp or soft coral.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, 1800

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Fish schooling around coral reef. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful corals on reef. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(MR)

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Buyat. Detail of a large sea squirt
Detail of large sea squirt (Tunicate), Buyat, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Colorful sea fan or gorgonian coral
Colorful sea fan or gorgonian coral, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat, Misool. Detail of the multi-colored growth pattern of a sea fan coral
Multi-colored growth pattern of sea fan coral, Misool, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indonesia, New Guinea Island, Raja Ampat. Close-up of cuttlefish amid corals. Credit as
Cuttlefish (Sepiida) amid corals, Raja Ampat, New Guinea Island, Indonesia. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Raja Ampat Islands. Pristine coral reef off Misool Island. Credit as: Jones & Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Underwater scene depicting various animal species inhabiting coral reef

Picture No. 11676167
Bushy Gorgonian photographed in aquarium with visible light from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

Picture No. 11676168
Bushy Gorgonian showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

Picture No. 11676162
Bushy Gorgonian showing fluorescent colours when photographed under special blue light and filter from Indo-Pacific Ocean photographed in aquarium Date:

Divers exploring a Caribbean reef with a school of fish
Divers exploring a Caribbean reef with a school of purple and yellow fish, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Arrow crab on a sea fan, Belize

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In the vibrant waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully glide past the enchanting sea whip coral, creating a breathtaking underwater spectacle. The delicate branches of the gorgonian sway with the gentle current, resembling an ethereal sea fan captured through an X-ray lens. As if drawn to this captivating display, a majestic hawksbill turtle emerges from its hidden sanctuary within a cave adorned with colorful multi-textured coral clusters. Its blue-toned body contrasts beautifully against the vivid hues of its surroundings, showcasing nature's artistic palette at its finest. Further exploring these aquatic wonders in Indonesia's Papua region, we witness another fascinating interaction. A lined sweetlip fish seeks solace in being cleaned by a diligent red-fin wrasse. This symbiotic relationship highlights not only the beauty but also the interconnectedness of life beneath the waves. Moving closer to examine every intricate detail, we encounter a hawkfish nestled amid a magnificent sea fan in Raja Ampat. Its vibrant colors and unique patterns make it stand out amidst this underwater paradise—a true testament to Mother Nature's creativity. These awe-inspiring moments captured by DDE-90037563, DDE-90025557, DDE-90025006, DDE-90025005 and DDE-90025000 remind us of the immense diversity found within our oceans' depths. From anthozoa to cnidaria and everything in between—corals and their inhabitants paint an extraordinary tapestry that continues to astonish explorers and scientists alike. Let us cherish these glimpses into an enchanting world where gorgonians reign supreme—an ecosystem teeming with life that deserves our utmost respect and protection for generations to come.