Spawning Collection (page 5)
Spawning together in a vibrant display of life
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Spawning together in a vibrant display of life. The male Leach's sea star gracefully releases streams of sperm from its arms, creating a mesmerizing underwater spectacle in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan. This breathtaking moment captured by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022 - Underwater category winner showcases the beauty and diversity of marine life. Meanwhile, on Reeds Beach in New Jersey, USA, Horseshoe Crabs gather to engage in their annual spawning ritual. These ancient creatures emerge from the depths of the ocean to lay their eggs along sandy shores, leaving behind fascinating patterns that tell tales of survival and resilience. In another corner of the oceanic world, Sea cucumbers play their part in nature's grand cycle. These peculiar creatures release clouds of eggs or sperm into the water during spawning season as they contribute to maintaining balance within marine ecosystems. Amidst all this natural wonderment, G. E Studdy's whimsical illustrations remind us not to worry about life's uncertainties. Just like Horseshoe Crabs dropping onto spawning beaches or Chinook salmon leaping through falls during migration towards their spawning grounds in Pacific Northwest rivers – there is always a purposeful journey ahead. The female limpet delicately releases a stream of eggs into Hokkaido's waters while Grayling fish migrate with determination towards Lake Baikal's Temnik River for their own unique spawning experience. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its intricate processes and interconnectedness. As we marvel at these wonders beneath the surface, let us also appreciate the vibrant coral reefs teeming with life at Shark Reef in Ras Mohammed. Scalefin anthias dance amidst colorful corals on vertical reef walls—a testament to nature's artistry and resilience. Lastly but certainly not leastly are Sockeye salmon swimming side by side—males and females united on their arduous journey upstream for one ultimate purpose: spawning.