Hard Corals Collection

Coral (Fungia sp) fluorescence at night, captured using very powerful electronic strobes. This image is a comparison with image 8118530, Red Sea

Polyps of cushion coral (Galaxea fascicularis) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) at night with polyps extended to feed, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii) photographed under deep blue light to reveal its fluorescent pigments, showing up as green in this photo. Plymouth Sound, Devon, UK, English Channel, July

Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) making a home in a deserved worm tube of a great star coral (Montastraea cavernosa), East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

A Mountainous star coral (Montastraea faveolata) spawning at night, with gamete bundle being released from a coral polyp, East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Striped triplefin (Helcogramma striata) on hard coral, Tubataha Reef, Philippines

RF- Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis) showing fluorescent green coloration, photographed under blue light at night, to excite fluorescent pigments in the coral, East End, Grand Cayman

Brain coral (Diploria strigosa) photographed under blue light to excite the fluorescence, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

RF- Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) peering from hole in massive Starlet coral (Siderastrea siderea). East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Sunset Cup / Yellow Cave Coral (Leptopsammia pruvoti) Channel Islands, UK, June

Hard Coral (Euphyllia ancora) polyps. Rinca, Komodo National Park, Indonesia, October

Tube coral polyps feeding {Tubastrea faulkneri} Milne Bay, Papua New Guinea

Hard coral polyps {Euphyllia ancora} Bunaken, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Golden cup coral (Astroides calycularis) Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009

Star coral (Astroides calycularis) Malta, Mediteranean, May 2009

Sunset cup coral / Yellow cave coral (Leptopsammia pruvoti), on sponge covered rock face, Lundy Island Marine Conservation Zone, Devon, England, UK, May

Yellow cave coral {Leptosammia pruvoti} off Sark, Channel Isles, UK

Reef under the surface of shallow waters, at sunset, covered with hard corals, Brush Coral (Acropora hyacinthus) Robust Acropora (Acropora robusta) and other Acropora, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) in hard coral; Netherlands Antilles, Bonaire, Caribbean

Two-spot Red Snapper on a coral reef, Micronesia
Two-spot Red Snapper (lutjanus bohar) on a coral reef; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Raccoon Butterflyfish on a coral reef, Hawaii, USA
Two Raccoon Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) swimming side by side in a coral reef beside antler coral; Hawaii, United States of America

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

Raccoon Butterflyfish, Chaetodon Iunula, Hawaii, USA
Raccoon butterflyfish (Chaetodon lunula) are often found in large schools; Hawaii, United States of Ameria

Coral hermit crab, Paguritta vittata, Yap, Micronesia
This species of Coral hermit crab (Paguritta vittata) lives in a hole in hard coral and traps passing plankton in its feathery antennae; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

Lionfish, Philippines
Two Lionfish (Pterois volitans) search over hard coral for a meal at the edge of a drop off; Philippines

Bright Orange Coral

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8112
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals growing on a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8110
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologist attaching coral fragments to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8108
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists collecting coral fragments to populate a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8109
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologists attaching coral fragments to a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8107
Biorock reef restoration. Marine biologist checking an established Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8104
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure made from old bicycles

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8105
Biorock reef restoration. Healthy hard corals beginning to grow on a Biorock reef restoration structure. The Biorock process was developed by Thomas Goreau and Wolf Hilbertz in the 1970 s

Biorock reef restoration, Indonesia C016 / 8103
Biorock reef restoration. Sign declaring the Pemuteran Biorock Coral Restoration Area, Pemuteran, Bali, Indonesia, as a no-fishing zone

Spiral wire coral (Cirripathes spiralis) on a reef. This is a type of black coral (family Antipathidae). The living tissue of black corals is brightly coloured

Spiral wire coral on a reef
Spiral wire coral (Cirripathes sp.) on a reef. This is a type of black coral (family Antipathidae). The living tissue of black corals is brightly coloured, however they get their name from the black

Coral feeding. Hard coral extruding stomach filaments (white, translucent) to feed. Hard corals are capable of extruding long filaments from their stomach in order to feed

Reef fish and coral. Damselfish (family Pomacentridae) and other reef fish schooling over branching Acropora sp. hard corals. Photographed in the Bunaken Marine Park, Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fairy basslets over a reef. Fairy basslets (family Grammatidae) swimming over hard coral and feather stars. Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia

Black coral. Shoal of fish swimming over black coral (white). The living tissue of black coral (family Antipathidae) is brightly coloured (often white, as seen here)

Tropical reef, Indonesia
Tropical reef. Diverse community of soft corals, Tubastrea sp. hard corals, hydroids and feather stars growing on a boulder. Photographed in Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A multitude of sponges, tunicates, feather stars, sea stars, soft and hard corals as well as fish co-exist harmoniously
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Hard corals. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Coral wall - Komodo Marine Park is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Pink Sand Beach, Komodo Island
VT-8348 Coral wall - Komodo Marine Park is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Pink Sand Beach, Komodo Island

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Discover the mesmerizing world of hard corals, illuminated by vibrant fluorescence at night. 🌙✨ Captured with the help of powerful electronic strobes, we witness the stunning beauty hidden beneath the ocean's surface. Behold the enchanting polyps of cushion coral (Galaxea fascicularis) in Maldives, Indian Ocean. These delicate creatures extend their tentacles to feed under the cover of darkness, creating a captivating spectacle. Grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis) comes alive at night as its polyps reach out to gather nutrients. Witness this intricate dance between coral and sea life as they thrive together in harmony. Delve into the depths where Devonshire cup coral (Caryophyllia smithii) resides. Photographed under deep blue light, it reveals a breathtaking display that unveils its true essence. Observe as a Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria) finds solace within a deserving worm tube amidst hard corals. Nature's ingenuity is on full display as these tiny creatures create homes within their surroundings. In Tubataha Reef, Philippines, a Striped triplefin (Helcogramma striata) gracefully perches upon hard coral. A testament to nature's artistry and diversity found beneath our oceans' waves. Marvel at Boulder star coral (Montastrea annularis), radiating fluorescent green hues that seem almost otherworldly. This remarkable species reminds us of nature's ability to surprise and captivate us all at once. Underneath blue light lies Brain coral (Diploria strigosa), revealing an ethereal fluorescence that enchants any observer lucky enough to witness it firsthand. Dive into this magical realm where colors come alive like never before. Peering from a hole in massive Starlet coral hides another Secretary blenny (Acanthemblemaria maria). Its curious gaze invites us to explore the intricate ecosystems that thrive within coral reefs.