Sea Bed Collection (page 5)

Granulated seastar C014 / 2934
Granulated seastar (Choriaster granulatus) on coral. This starfish is found on coral reefs and sandy bottoms throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region

Granulated seastar C014 / 2935
Granulated seastar (Choriaster granulatus) on coral. This starfish is found on coral reefs and sandy bottoms throughout the tropical Indo-Pacific region

Prickly redfish sea cucumber C014 / 2921
Prickly redfish (Thelenota ananas) sea cucumber. Sea cucumbers are echinoderms and are related to starfish and sea urchins

Fish on a sea pen C014 / 2922
Fish on a sea pen. Triplefin (family Tripterygiidae) blenny resting on a collapsed sea pen (Pteroeides sp.). Sea pens are colonial soft coral organisms related to sea feathers

Offshore gas extraction, artwork C017 / 8036
Offshore gas extraction. Computer artwork of an offshore drilling platform (oil rig) extracting natural gas from beneath the sea floor

Blue Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) juvenile, Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Spotted Garden Eel (Heteroconger hassi), Southern Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean, Asia

Star pufferfish (Arothron stellatus), Komodo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fish eye view with honeycomb stingray (Himantura uarnak), Shallow bay, Ras Mohammed National Park, off Sharm el Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt, Red Sea, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Kai Sole (Aseraggodes kaianus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia

Four powered paragliders flying above the Black Sea in Istanbul, aerial, view, Turkey

Reef scene at Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Diver entering the front window of a four seater plane wreck, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ringed pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus), grows to 18cm, Indo-Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Coral encrusted tyre at Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Diver inside the wreck of a four seater airplane, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus), grows to 18cm, Indo-west Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Anemone reef scene at Nalusuan Marine Sanctuary, Cebu, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch, grows to 70mm, Indo-west Pacific waters, varies greatly in colours, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tube anemone (Boloceroides sp), Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Starry moray eel (Echidna nebulosa), grows to 50cm, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes), in an anemone, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shorthead fangblenny (Petroscirtes breviceps), inside a coral encrusted bottle, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Gantry gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Black coral and sunburst, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Gear on the deck of the wreck of the Lesleen M, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Spotted moray eel (Gymnothorax moringa), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter), and foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Sharpnose puffer (Canthigaster rostrata), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Beared fireworm (Hermodice carunculata), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Reef scene with sea fan, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

School of creole wrasse (Clepticus parrae), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Sand diver (Synodus intermedius), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Barrel sponges and creole wrasse, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Reef scene with fan coral and vase sponge, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Ladder on the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera), and sunburst, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Coral growth inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Harlequin bass (Serranus tigrinus), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

White spotted filefish (Cantherhines macrocerus), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Yellowline arrow crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Two spotted moral eels (Gymnothorax moringa), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Giant barrel sponge (Xestosongia muta), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Giant barrel sponge (Xestosongia muta), and sunburst, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Foureye butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Erect rope sponge (Amphimedon compressa), St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Diver inside the wreck of the Lesleen M freighter, sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 in Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Coral encrusted porthole on the Lesleen M wreck, a freighter sunk as an artificial reef in 1985 off Anse Cochon Bay, St. Lucia, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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Exploring the hidden depths of our Earth's oceans reveals a mesmerizing world beneath the waves, known as the sea bed. Just like the diverse landscapes on land, the sea bed boasts its own unique topographic and bathymetric map that unravels mysteries waiting to be discovered. One of nature's most awe-inspiring wonders lies in the Mariana Trench sea floor topography. Plummeting to unfathomable depths, this trench showcases an intricate network of underwater canyons and ridges that rival any mountain range on land. Here, amidst this rugged terrain, elusive creatures like the enigmatic sea cucumber thrive in their natural habitat. Venturing towards Australia's coastal waters unveils another captivating sight on our journey through oceanic landscapes. The topographic map portrays a stunning array of coral reefs teeming with life; it is here where graceful green turtles gracefully glide through vibrant underwater gardens. As we continue our exploration across Earth's vast expanse, we encounter enchanting scenes reminiscent of fairy tales. Imagine The Little Mermaid before a statue submerged in the deep blue sea – an illustration from Hans Christian Andersen's timeless story comes alive beneath gentle currents. Inspired by literature once more, Kingsley's Water Babies transports us into an imaginative realm inhabited by fascinating creatures such as mantis shrimp. These colorful crustaceans wield astonishing strength and agility while navigating their sandy homes at remarkable speeds. Journeying further inland brings us to Africa - a continent renowned for its breathtaking landscapes both above and below water. Its topographic map showcases majestic mountains intertwining with sprawling plains leading us to discover yet another marvel: Huxley’s Sambourne 1888 depicts African wildlife coexisting harmoniously within these aquatic realms alongside magnificent species like Wonderpus octopus. The sea bed remains an enigma awaiting exploration; it holds secrets untold and treasures unseen by human eyes until now.