Gorgonian Collection (page 3)

Underwater scene depicting various animal species inhabiting coral reef

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Bushy Gorgonian photographed in aquarium with visible light from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

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Bushy Gorgonian showing fluorescent colors when photographed under special blue light and filter photographed in aquarium from Indo-Pacific Ocean Date:

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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

Sea whips and soft coral, Fiji

Large whip goby on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colorful gorgonian grows off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A colorful gorgonian grows in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

A colony of red whip fan corals with crinoids, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with yellow and black crinoids, South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Soft corals thrive on a reef in the Solomon Islands
Soft corals thrive on a healthy reef in the Solomon Islands. This part of Melanesia is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers and snorkelers

Gorgonian Sea Fans on Caymans North Wall, Grand Cayman

Yellow tube sponges and a large group of whip coral adorn the deep reef of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Papua New Guinea
A yellow crinoid feather star against red fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Reefscape with grand sea whip and gorgonian sea fans
Reefscape with grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis) and gorgonian sea fans, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Mating Flamingo Tongue Cowries on a purple sea fan
Mating Flamingo Tongue Snail on a purple sea fan, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A colorful gorgonian grows on a reef dropoff in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This beautiful region is known for its spectacular reefs and high marine biodiversity

A red sea fan with sponge colored clam attached, Papua New Guinea
A red sea fan (Melthaea sp.) with sponge colored clam attached, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Close-up of gorgonian sea fan polyps feeding, Beqqa Lagoon Fiji

Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck, Bali
Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck with diver in background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Yellow and black striped tiger cowrie on sea fan, Bali, Indonesia
Yellow and black striped tiger cowrie on yellow sea fan, Bali, Indonesia

Colorful gorgonians grow in off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
Colorful gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, soft corals and school of anthias fish
Colorful reef with gorgonian sea fan, multi-colored soft corals and school of anthias fish, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Tiger cowrie on yellow sea fan, Bali, Indonesia

A colony of sea whips grows on a coral reef in Indonesia
A colony of sea whips grows on a beautiful coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Red soft coral with crinoid and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red soft coral (Dendronephthya sp) with crinoid, anthias and boat silhouette in Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Detailed view of soft coral revealing the spicules that give stability to its form, Fiji

Colorful reef scene with soft coral, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Colorful reef scene with orange and red dendronephthya and cabbage soft coral, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Sunlight descends underwater and over a set of whip corals growing on a reef inside Palaus lagoon. Palau is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Yellow feather star on red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Yellow feather star (Crinoid Sp) on red sea fan, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver explores a coral reef in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver explores a coral reef scape in the remote Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Anthias fish and soft corals, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Soft coral and sea fan, Fiji

Sea fans and crinoid, Fiji

Close-up of tree coral on a Fijian reef

A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Fiji
A large red gorgonian sea fan and black crinoid, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Orange tree coral on a Fijian reef
Orange tree coral (Dendronephthya) on a Fijian reef

Colourful sea fan seascape, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver swims over sea fans, Indonesia

Diver and sea fans, Fiji

A soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal
A beautiful soft coral colony grows on a shipwreck off the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands

Tangle of wiry red corals with black crinoid, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Longnose hawkfish, Solomon Islands
Longnose hawkfish (Oxycirrhites typus) amongst soft coral at a depth of 10 metres, Solomon Islands

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sea whips and coral, Australia

A scuba diver swims past a large yellow gorgonian fan, Fiji
An underwater photographer swims past a large yellow gorgonian fan with a bed of red soft corals beneath it, Fiji

A diver looks on at sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

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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.