Sessile Collection (page 2)

Colorful tunicates grow among coral polyps and other invertebrates in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Sea whips and coral, Australia

Diver looks on at sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A diver looks on at sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at sea fans (Subergorgia sp.), Solomon Islands

A barrel sponge attached to a reef wall, Papua New Guinea
A barrel sponge (Xestosongia testudinaria) attached to a reef wall on South Emma reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver peers through a red sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Red sea fan (Melithaea sp) with diver peering through with torch, Susans reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange soft coral and sea whip, Australia

Grand sea whip with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia
Grand sea whip (Ellisella grandis), with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Underwater bouquet formed by cluster of ascidians, Bali, Indonesia
Underwater bouquet formed by cluster of blue, yellow, orange and red ascidians, Bali, Indonesia

A giant clam (Tridacna gigas) in Indonesia

Orange gorgonian sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

Sea fans and sea whips, Australia

A colorful Komodo seascape with crinoids, Indonesia
A colorful Komodo seascape with crinoids, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, Indonesia
Reefscape in Raja Ampat covered in gorgonians, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reefs covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals
Colorful reefs in Raja Ampat covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals, West Papua, Indonesia

Spiralling orange sea whip, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Diver with large purple sea fan, Cariibean Sea

Sea fan, Fiji

A large gorgonian sea fan on a Fijian reef

Diver looks on at a colorful Komodo seascape, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, pink soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A massive barrel sponge grows n the Solomon Islands
A massive barrel sponge grows on a steep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

Gorgonian sea fans on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Diver in background

Sea fans illuminated by diver with twin lights, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Red fan cora with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Red fan coral (Melthaea sp) with sunburst taken at the Arches, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea

A diver looks on at a colorful reef with sea fans, Solomon Islands
A diver looks on at a very colorful reef near Marovo lagoon, with large gorgonian sea fans (Subergorgia sp.) of various bright colours, Solomon Islands

Colony of red whip fan coral with fish species, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with various fish species, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange sea fan, Christmas Island, Australia

A brain coral and gorgonians grow off Turneffe Atoll in Belize
A brain coral and gorgonians grow in shallow water off Turneffe Atoll in Belize. This part of Central America is well known for its warm, clear waters and beautiful coral reefs

Red whip fan coral with diver, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sea fan and soft coral, Fiji

A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Indonesia
A diver descends in a cavern above a gorgonian sea fan, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Gorontalo, Indonesia
A very rare Blue Sea Fan, Acanthogorgia sp. found below 45 meters depth, with diver in background, Gorontalo, Indonesia

Colony of red whip fan coral with diver, Papua New Guinea
Colony of red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Orange sea fan inside Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Colourful sea fan with crinoid, Papua New Guinea
Colourful sea fan (Melithaea sp.) with crinoid, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Red whip fan coral with diver and anthias fish, Papua New Guinea
Red whip fan coral (Ctenocella sp.) with diver and purple athias, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sunlight illuminates a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat
Sunlight pours down on a large gorgonian growing on a reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This remote, equatorial region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle

Large yellow brown gorgonian sea fan profiled against sunburst, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Solomon Islands
Colorful assorted sea fans and soft coral, Marovo lagoon, Solomon Islands

Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Papua New Guinea
Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

A huge gorgonian grows on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia
A huge gorgonian grows on a healthy reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Reef scape in the Solomon Islands showing various corals

A colony of red whip fan corals with diver, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whip sea fan with elephant ear sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Whip sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with elephant ear sponge and diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches a beautiful gorgonian sea fan, Cayman Islands

Sea fan on the Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan, Indonesia
Close-up view of a Hawksbill sea turtle next to a red sea fan on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Red sabre squirrelfish hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans
Red sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) hiding in a forest of gorgonian sea fans, Layang Layang, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

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"Sessile: Exploring the Beauty of Immobility" Brocton Coppice, Cannock Chase, Staffordshire - a serene forest where sessile oaks stand tall, rooted in their ancient wisdom. Quercus petraea, commonly known as sessile oak, graces the woodlands with its majestic presence and provides shelter for countless creatures. Delicate and enchanting, the toadshade or sessile trillium (Trillium sessile) blooms gracefully amidst the woodland floor of Brocton Coppice. Discovering the hidden wonders of nature - behold the exquisite Sessile-leaved bean caper (Zygophyllum sessilifolium), a plant that thrives in arid landscapes. The resilience of nature shines through as sessile oaks (Quercus petraea) withstand time's passage while nurturing life within their branches. Dive into an underwater paradise as a diver approaches soft corals in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia - witnessing firsthand how these mesmerizing organisms remain immobile yet vibrant. In the depths of Atlantic Ocean lies a sea anemone firmly attached to the sea floor - showcasing its captivating beauty while remaining steadfastly anchored. Explore Fiji's marine wonderland adorned with sea whips and soft coral formations that sway gently with ocean currents - reminding us that stillness can be breathtaking too. Immerse yourself in Fiji's aquatic realm where stunning sea fans create an ethereal backdrop against crystal-clear waters; marvel at their intricate designs born from stillness itself. Journey to Caribbean seas where a diverse reef comes alive with colorful gorgonians resembling delicate fans - proving that even without mobility, splendor knows no bounds.