Indian Ocean Collection (page 97)

Drying fish at the port of Negombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Underwater reef system of the Marine Reserve on Moya Island, Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Typical Indonesia wooden boat, Sebayur Island, Komodo Island National Park, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Harbor at Labuan Bajo, Flores Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), in Yampi Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Above and below look at a tawny nurse shark (Nebrius ferrugineus) swimming in Talbot Bay, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Sea cave at Bigge Island, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

High tide in Camden Harbour, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Head of Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), Ningaloo Reef, West Australia - Indian Ocean

Whale Shark

Drawing after a British map of 1888 showing Mombasa, Kenya
MAP: MOMBASA, 1888. Drawing after a British map of 1888 showing Mombasa, Kenya

Johnston Damselfish (Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus) adult, Flying Fish Cove, Christmas Island, Australia, November

Black-tipped Grouper (Epinephelus fasciatus) adult, Kapalai Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

Blackcheek Moray (Gymnothorax breedeni) adult, close-up of head, Christmas Island, Australia, November

View along Flic en Flac Beach showing the clear shallows of the Indian Ocean, blue sky and white sand, on the west coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

View of idyllic Belle Mare Beach showing blue sky, soft sand and the aquamarine sea of the Indian Ocean, near Centre De Flacq on the east coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Sunset over the Indian Ocean with boats in silhouette on the calm water off the beach at Gran Baie on the north coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Wooden jetty with a boat tied to it, stretching out into the Indian Ocean off an idyllic beach on Ile Aux Cerfs, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Beach scene with palm trees, blue sky and a boat used to ferry tourists to the idyllic island of Ile Aux Cerfs from Trou D Eau Douce, a village on the east coast of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Couple snorkelling in Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Kleins Butterflyfish (Chaetodon kleinii) adults, shoal feeding on Indo-Pacific Sergeant Major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) eggs, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp. ) on claws for protection
Pom-pom Crab (Lybia tesselata) adult female, with Anemones (Bunodeopsis / Triactis sp.) on claws for protection, carrying eggs beneath abdomen, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) adults, sheltering amongst Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica) tentacles in reef habitat, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P

Anse Victorin, Fregate Island, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Mahe, Seychelles, Indian Ocean, Africa

Tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Heart drawn on an empty tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Infinity pool and lagoon, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Cocktails on tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Shades of blue and palm tree, tropical beach, Maldives, Indian Ocean, Asia

Rocks and surf, Talpe, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Sunset at the beach, Talpe, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Beach and palm trees, Talpe, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Stilt fisherman using traditional fishing techniques on a wooden pole, Weligama, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Sunrise at a secluded lagoon with rocks and palm trees framing the view, Tangalle, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Long exposure of surf and rocks at sunrise, Tangalle, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean, Asia

Australia, Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier reef, aerial view
Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia

Whale Shark

Boab tree and Bike, Town Beach Broome WA
Boad tree and red bike, town beach Broome WA

Reddell Beach Panorama 4 Broome WA Australia

ARAB DHOWS ON THE RED SEA. Dhow is the generic name of a number of traditional sailing vessels with one or more masts with lateen sails used in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean region

Pincushion Starfish (Culcita novaeguineae) adult, underside detail, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Marbled Shrimp (Saron marmoratus) adult, at night, Mioskon, Dampier Straits, Raja Ampat Islands (Four Kings), West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia, July

Threadfin Hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) adult, close-up of head, resting on sponge, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Strapweed Filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Pink Anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) adult, sheltering in Magnificent Sea Anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

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The Indian Ocean, a vast expanse of beauty and wonder, holds within its depths a myriad of treasures. From the enchanting Little blue penguins standing on rocks at night, their silhouettes dancing against the backdrop of Melbourne city lights, to the St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia, where nature meets urban charm. This captivating image was captured in December 2016 as part of the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 and emerged as a joint winner. Venturing further eastward towards Africa, we encounter a political map that unravels the diverse tapestry of nations that border this majestic ocean, and is here that we find remnants from ancient times - fossil ammonites like Desmoceras spp. , dating back to the Upper Early Cretaceous period in Mahajanga Province, Madagascar. Under UV light, these fossils come alive with vibrant hues. Moving across to Sri Lanka's shores along the Indian Ocean lies Dalawella - home to stilt fishermen who have mastered an art passed down through generations. These skilled individuals perch atop slender stilts amidst crashing waves while casting their nets into bountiful waters. Beneath the surface lurks another marvel –the Great White Shark VT 2255 (M), its head and open mouth captured in an underwater close-up off South Australia. Ron & Valerie Taylor's lens immortalizes this awe-inspiring creature known as Carcharodon carcharias. As we journey westwards towards Asia's Maldives archipelago, seaplanes parked on sandbanks await passengers eager to explore paradise from above. The turquoise waters beckon kite surfers seeking adrenaline-fueled adventures amidst breathtaking scenery. Further west lies Seychelles' tropical beaches adorned with two Adirondack chairs inviting visitors to unwind and soak up nature's serenity.