Ocean Collection (page 19)

South Sawyer Glacier with icebergs / bergy bits calved off in Tracy Arm, Southeasat Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Iceberg / bergy bits calved off Sawyer Glacier in Tracy Arm, Southeasat Alaska, USA. Pacific Ocean
Michael S. Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) Close up Scraggane, The Maharees, County Kerry, Ireland
Alan James / SplashdownDirect

Patterns in the sand dunes (with sand dollar) of Isla Magdalena on the Pacific side of the Baja Peninsula, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle) propagules / plantlets which become fully mature plants before dropping off the parent tree to drift away and establish a new tree. Bahamas

European green crab (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species in North America, Kejimkujik Seaside National Park, Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Larval Wonderpus octopus (Wunderpus photogenicus) drifting in the open ocean at night off Anilao, Philippines

RF Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) aerial view. Baja California, Mexico

Pygmy blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus brevicauda) subspecies of blue whale, diving downwards, Mirissa, Sri Lanka, Indian Ocean. Endangered species

Firefly squid (Watasenia scintillans) emitting light from photophores, Toyama Bay, Japan. This form of bioluminescence is used as counter illumination camouflage

Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gas bladders of a giant kelp plant (Macrocystis pyrifera). Fortescue Bay, Tasmania, Australia. Tasman Sea. This is the same species of giant kelp which is widespread on the Pacific coast of North

Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Air filled bladders of Giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Santa Barbara Island, Channel Islands. Los Angeles, California, United States of America. North East Pacific Ocean

Aerial view of Europa Point, Gibraltar
Pictured is an aerial view of Europa Point (the southernmost point of Gibraltar). The British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar is a rocky headland on the southern coast of the Iberian Peninsula

Open sea and whale catcher Scott
Photographer: M.C. Lester (1891-1957). Expedition: British Expedition to Graham Land 1920-22. Date: 1922. Open sea and whale catcher approaching at speed

Coral Reef, Heart Reef, part of Hardy Reef, Outer Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
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Coral Reef, Heart Reef, part of Hardy Reef, Outer Great Barrier Reef, Queensland
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View of a sandy Beach, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
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Sand dunes at Rainbow Beach, Cooloola Section, Great Sandy National Park, Queensland
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Clownfish in anemone on the Great Barrier Reef
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Theakstone Crevasse, Whalers Way Sanctuary, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Theakstone's Crevasse, located within the Whalers Way Sanctuary in Eyre Peninsula, South Australia, is a deep fault fracture formed over millions of years ago.

Osprey Nest at Groper Bay, Whalers Way, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia
Osprey Nest, located at Groper Bay, Whalers Way, South Australia, is a rock formation that has an over 40 years old osprey nest sitting on it

Sunrise at Cape Spencer, Innes National Park, Yorke Peninsula, South Australia
Cape Spencer, located on the south west tip of Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, is a headland named after George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer by Matthew Flinders in 1802.

Sunset at Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell National Park, Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
The Twelve Apostles, located at Port Campbell National Park along the Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia, is a collection of limestone stacks off the Southern Ocean

Crashing Waves at Port Noarlunga, Onkaparinga, South Australia
Port Noarlunga, located in the south of Adelaide, South Australia, is a scenic seaside resdiential area with a history of an older settlement based around the port that used to operate off the beach

The steamer, the New York, on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic (engraving)
8631533 The steamer, the New York, on her maiden voyage across the Atlantic (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The American Line's steamer)

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A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean, 1780 (paper)
7339415 A chart of the Island of Bourbon in the Indian Ocean, 1780 (paper) by Gilbert, William (18th century); 61x93 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card)
7340863 A sailing ship, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on card) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340858 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.6x50.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340856 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 39.1x49.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340854 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 38x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340849 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.4x51 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340842 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 34x49.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured)
7339254 Inscription in North Pacific Ocean, c.1860 (papier mache, wood, metal, plaster, paper, varnish, hand-coloured, copper plate engraved) by Newton

Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7342489 Seascape, late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 14.1x19.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341528 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341523 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341521 Sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341515 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour)
7341514 Seascape, sketchbook, 1901-04 (graphite, watercolour) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 18.1x27.2x0.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340844 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); 35.5x50.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper)
7340839 Seascape, Late 19th century - mid 20th century (oil on paper) by Everett, John (1876-1949); National Maritime Museum, London

Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum)
7340478 Mediterranean, Black Sea and the North East Atlantic, 1548 (vellum) by Maggiolo, Jacopo Vesconte (1475-1549/61); 79x118 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the western Atlantic, 1678 (vellum)
7340474 Chart of the western Atlantic, 1678 (vellum) by Burston, John (17th century); 71x53 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Atlantic Ocean south of the Equator, 1785, c.1800 (engraving)
7340442 Chart of the Atlantic Ocean south of the Equator, 1785, c.1800 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 60x89 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of South America and the Atlantic Coast, 1798 (engraving)
7340435 Chart of South America and the Atlantic Coast, 1798 (engraving) by Langara, Juan de (18th century); 5.7x86 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

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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.