Ocean Collection (page 100)

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) leaving the protection of finger coral to look for a mate at dusk, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Two Common anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with their host anemone (Heteractis magnifica), Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Slate pencil sea urchin (Heterocentrotus mammillatus) on a reef with Black triggerfish (Melichthys niger) and a Bluestripe snapper (Lutjanus kasmira) swimming above, Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) diving into the depths, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean

Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp. ), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Detail of octo coral polyps from Sea fan (Gorgonia sp.), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Camouflaged eye detail of a huge Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close up of three arms from a Feather star (Crinoidea), Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Bluespotted ribbontail ray (Taeniura lymma) searching for food over the coral reef at night, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Cleaning shrimp (Periclimenes sp) on a coral reef, close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Close up of Brain coral (Merulinidae or Mussidae) with its feeding tentacles extended, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Soft coral (Dendronepthya sp) garden, Iris Strait, Triton Bay, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Chinese trumpetfish (Aulostomus chinensis) moving with head down position while hunting, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Juvenile Ocellaris / Common clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) looking out from its home in an anemone, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

School of Yellow-ribbon sweetlips (Plectorhinchus polytaenia) swimming with the current, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Pair of Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) mating, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp)
Skunk anemonefish (Amphiprion akallopisos) hiding in a large Carpet anemone (Stichodactyla sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papau, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp)
Bargibants pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged in a seafan (Muricella sp.), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) cloze up on coral reef, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) feeding, with gills and cephalic lobes visible, Dampier strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) with incubating eggs in his mouth, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala), portrait, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Camel Rock backed by a red sky at sunrise, Sapphire Coast, New South Wales, Australia
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Morning light at Camel Rock, Sapphire Coast, New South Wales, Australia
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Honeymoon Bay and Cape Tourville from the summit of Mt Parsons, Freycinet National Park
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Sloop Rock at sunset, The Gardens, Tasmania, Australia
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Cape Raoul cliffs and a rainbow, Tasman National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Sunrise over the sea cliffs of Cape Raoul, Tasmania National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) visiting a cleaning station, Galapagos, South America, Pacific Ocean

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) feeding in algae-rich shallows, Isabela Island, Galapagos, South America, Pacific Ocean

Venomous Yellow-lipped sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) heading up to the surface to breathe, Philippines

Blackspotted puffer (Arothron nigropunctatus) curled up on the reef for the night, with a transparent cleaner shrimp (Urocaridella antonbrunii) inspecting its tail, Philippines

Female California sheephead (Semicossyphus pulcher) and miscellaneous reef fish swimming in a forest of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) off Santa Barbara Island, California, USA

Pink whipray (Pateobatis fai) in shallow water, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Various hard corals at sunset, Moorea, French Polynesia, Pacific Ocean

Torre Truglia
Actors, artists, and writers once flocked to tiny Sperlonga--a white confection overlooking the impossibly blue Tyrrhenian Sea--for a soothing taste of la dolce vita

Monterosso of Cinque Terre

Mexican fiddler crab (Leptuca crenulata) small male displaying with larger individual behind, Morua Estuary, near Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco), Gulf of California, Mexico, June

Wild Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops adunctus) swimming with a golden retriever dog (Canis lupus familiaris). Gubal Island, Egypt, Red Sea, Indian Ocean

Male Bleekers parrotfish (Chlorurus bleekeri) races across a coral reef as it displays to females.Yanggefo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Crescent-tail bigeye (Priacanthus hamrur) school on a coral reef, shot with a long exposure. North Male Atoll, Maldives. Indian Ocean

Male Fifteen spined stickleback / Sea stickleback (Spinachia spinachia) guarding a nest in Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata), Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Young, female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming over a forest of Cuvie kelp (Laminaria hyperborea), Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

A tangle of Spaghetti seaweed / Thong weed (Himanthalia elongata) growing beneath the straight basalt columns outside Fingals Cave. Isle of Staffa, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) porpoising at the surface to breathe, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Adult Shags (Phalacrocorax aristotelis) with young, gathered on rocks, Treshnish Isles, Southern Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) leaping out of sea, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

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"Ocean: A Timeless Tapestry of Stories and Wonders" In the vast expanse of the ocean, where the waves crash against the rocks, a mesmerizing sight unfolds. Two little blue penguins stand proudly on the St Kilda breakwater in Victoria, Australia. Against the backdrop of Melbourne city lights twinkling in the night sky, their silhouettes create a captivating scene that won hearts in the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021. As we gaze upon this image, it evokes memories of iconic artworks like "The Great Wave off Kanagawa, " reminding us of nature's immense power and beauty. It transports us to another time when a child wearing a swim cap sat peacefully amidst crashing surf back in 1922. But oceans hold more than just visual marvels; they are gateways to exploration and adventure. The majestic Queen Mary sails through these waters as part of Cunard's fleet, carrying dreams and aspirations across continents. And who can forget that magical moment when Atlantic meets Pacific at Panama Canal? In an enchanting embrace known as "Kiss of the Oceans, " two great bodies merge, symbolizing unity and connection between distant lands. Delving deeper into history and mythology, we encounter Sky Woman from Iroquois creation myth—a tale woven with celestial beings descending upon Earth to shape its wonders. Just like their story resonates through generations, so does our fascination with oceans endure since ancient times. Traveling further north towards Iceland brings us to an old map from the 1800s—tracing intricate coastlines surrounded by untamed seas. It reminds us how humans have navigated these treacherous waters for centuries while uncovering new territories. Speaking of exploration, let's not forget those brave pilgrims aboard Mayflower sailing across stormy seas in search of freedom—a voyage etched forever in history books as they embarked on a new chapter in America's story.