Pelagic Collection (page 9)

Sea butterflies (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia) derived from their foot

Folded limestone, Crete
Folded limestone. Angular folds in pelagic (formerly sea bed rock) platy (plate-like in structure) limestone. Folds form under varied conditions of stress, hydrostatic pressure, pore pressure

Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) in flight. This bird is native to Arctic Europe, Asia and America. Its wingspan measures up to 85 centimetres and it can weigh up to 127 grams

Oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus). This shark is found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world and is considered dangerous to humans

Common clione (Clione limacina). This is a sea angel, a type of sea slug

Traumatocrinus hsui giant pelagic Crinoid
Traumatocrinus hsui, Xiaowa formation, Guizhou, China. Calyx and arms about 20 cm. stem could reach over a meter. Late triassic/early jurassic

Sea angel (Clione limacina) with hatchlings. The sea angel is a type of sea slug. Its hatchlings are secreted from the adult in a spherical mucus cocoon

Australasian gannets (Morus serrator). Pair of gannets performing a courtship ritual. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Pairs remain together over several seasons

Australasian gannet preening
Australasian gannet (Morus serrator) preening. These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Northern royal albatross (Diomedea sanfordi). Photographed in New Zealand

Salvins albatross in flight
Salvins albatross (Thalassarche salvini) in flight. Photographed in New Zealand

New Zealand fur seal (Arctocephalus forsteri) resting on a rock. Fur seals are so-named for their thick pelt, unlike true seals which have only a thin covering of hair. Photographed in New Zealand

White-fronted tern (Sterna striata) perched on a rock. Photographed in New Zealand

Gibsons wandering albatrosses (Diomedea exulans gibsoni). This bird has the longest wingspan of any bird, it can measure up to 3.5 metres

Salvins albatross (Thalassarche salvini). Photographed in New Zealand

Australasian gannet colony (Morus serrator). These large seabirds nest in large colonies on coastal islands. Photographed in New Zealand

Salvins albatrosses (Thalassarche salvini). Photographed in New Zealand

Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes). This penguin is native to New Zealand

Hookers sea lions (Phocarctos hookeri) on a beach in New Zealand

Hookers sea lion (Phocarctos hookeri) on a beach in New Zealand

Sea butterfly (Limacina helicina). Sea butterflies are swimming predatory marine sea snails. They have two wing-like outgrowths (parapodia, left and right) derived from their foot

Eating Whale shark, Rhincodon thypus, Djibouti, Djibuti, Afar Triangle, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Tadjourah, Africa

Dusky Dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obscurus) pod, at waters surface, Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand

Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) Pebble Island, off north coast of West Falkland. Falkland Islands. They return in early October to breed after their winter pelagic wandering

Three Red-billed Tropicbird (Phaethon aethereus) in flight during mating season over Isla San Pedro Martir in the Gulf
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Pelagic crab (Pleuroncodes planipes) caught in glass with curious boy off the Baja Peninsula, Mexico
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Blue Sharks (Prionace glauca) massing in deep water around shark diver Bob Cranston
Michael Nolan / SplashdownDirect

Smallspotted Pompano - Indonesia
VT-8887 Smallspotted Pompano Indonesia Trachinotus bailonii Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wandering albatross; off South Island, New Zealand
ROG-11648 Wandering Albatross - In water off South Island, New Zealand. Diomedea exulans Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant petrel or nelly, northern form, off South Island, New Zealand. Aggressive scavenger
ROG-11647 Giant Petrel / Nelly - Northern form off South Island, New Zealand. Aggressive scavenger. Macronectes halli Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snares Cape pigeon / Cape Petrel - In flight off South Island New Zealand
ROG-11646 Snares Cape pigeon / Cape Petrel off South Island New Zealand. Daption capense Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Snares Cape pigeon (or cape petrel) off South Island, New Zealand. In flight
ROG-11645 Snares Cape pigeon / Cape Petrel - in flight, at sea off South Island, New Zealand. Daption capense Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Northern Giant / Hall's Petrel - In flight over water
ROG-11644 Northern Giant / Hall's Petrel - in flight, at sea Macronectes halli Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Salvin's Albatross / Mollymawk - in flight (formerly a variety of shy mollymawk)
ROG-11634 Salvin's Albatross / Mollymawk - in flight (formerly a variety of shy mollymawk) near Kaikoura South Island New Zealand Diomedea salvini Also classified as Thalassarche salvini Bob

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Pelagic World: From Deep Sea Jellyfish to Majestic Albatross" Dive into the mesmerizing realm of the pelagic, where extraordinary creatures roam freely in vast open waters. Witness the ethereal beauty of a juvenile deep sea jellyfish, gracefully gliding through Trondheimsfjord in Norway (02003dt). Its delicate tendrils shimmering with an otherworldly glow. Behold the enigmatic snake species, slithering effortlessly through the endless blue expanse. Their sleek bodies perfectly adapted for life in this mysterious domain. A Wandering Albatross soars above rolling waves, its wingspan outstretched as if embracing freedom itself. A Giant petrel follows closely behind, drawn to its majestic flight (Picture No. 11980623). In Goofnuw Channel, Yap, a magnificent Manta ray gracefully dances through crystal-clear waters. Its elegant movements captivating all who are fortunate enough to witness such grace and power. Spotted dolphins playfully frolic amidst ocean swells; their vibrant energy contagious as they leap and dive with joyous abandon. Once again in Goofnuw Channel, Yap, another Manta ray graces us with its presence. Gliding effortlessly like a gentle giant of the sea. The Snares cape pigeon takes flight against a backdrop of endless horizons; its wings carrying it across oceans uncharted. A Larval Wonderpus octopus drifts serenely under moonlit skies off Anilao. A tiny wonder amidst vastness - an exquisite reminder of nature's intricate wonders. Beneath Guadalupe Island's surface lies a predator unparalleled - behold the Great white shark swimming stealthily through open water depths. Its powerful presence commanding respect and awe (Carcharodon carcharias). Lastly, we encounter a juvenile Moorish idol adorned with transparent skin – an enchanting sight in the open ocean, where transparency reveals true beauty.