Gorgonian Collection (page 4)

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

Soft coral polyps feeding, Papua New Guinea

Underside of a table coral, Papua New Guinea
Underside of a table coral (Acropora hyacinthus), Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver peers through a red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Red sea fan (Melithaea sp) with diver peering through with torch, Susans reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange soft coral and sea whip, Australia

Grand sea whip with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis), with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Hawksbill Sea Turtle on Caribbean reef

A soft coral crab clings to its host soft coral on a reef
A soft coral crab (Hoplophrys oatesi) clings to its host soft coral on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Orange gorgonian sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

Cardinalfish swimming above soft corals in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This part of the Coral Triangle is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for scuba divers

Sea fans, Fiji

Sea fans and sea whips, Australia

Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, Indonesia
Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reefs covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals
Colorful reefs in Raja Ampat covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals, West Papua, Indonesia

Soft coral ghost goby lying on white and red soft coral
Soft coral ghost goby (Pleurosicya boldinghi) lying on white and red soft coral, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Fragile corals grow in shallow water in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle and houses the highest marine biodiversity on Earth

Red and white ornate harlequin ghost pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxus) in front of a gorgonian sea fan, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

School of anthias fish swimming over colorful soft coral, Philippines
School of orange and yellow anthias swimming over orange dendronephthya soft coral bushes, Cebu, Philippines

Diver with large purple sea fan, Cariibean Sea

Sea fan, Fiji

A large gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian reef

Diver looks on at a colorful Komodo seascape, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, pink soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Whip-coral goby on common wire coral
Whip-coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) on common wire coral (Cirrhipathes anguina), Solomon Islands

Sunlight illuminates the turquoise water in Turneffe Atoll, Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Sweetlip fish hiding underneath clumps of colorful soft coral, Indonesia
Clumps of orange, red and white dendronephthya soft corals surrounding a ledge with a school of sweetlips hiding underneath, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fans on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Diver in background

Sea fans illuminated by diver with twin lights, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red fan cora with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Red fan coral (Melthaea sp) with sunburst taken at the Arches, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at a colorful reef with sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at a very colorful reef near Marovo lagoon, with large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.) of various bright colours, Solomon Islands

Colony of red whip fan coral with fish species, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

Sunlight shines down on a gorgonian in the Caribbean Sea
Sunlight shines down on a gorgonian growing on a diverse coral reef in the Caribbean Sea

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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.