Sponges Collection

Senic coral reef underwater Komodo is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia
VT-8352 Senic coral reef underwater Komodo is world famous for its rich and colourful marine life Komodo Marine Park, Indonesia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display

Cub Scouts cleaning fire engine

Sponge diver loses his footing
Diving for sponges off the Tunisian coast, diver loses a leg to a shark

Horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window, 19th century. Caingey Thornton in hunting pinks on Hercules, followed by Mr. Sponge on Multum in Parvo

Diving for sponges on the coast of Syria, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Diving for sponges on the coast of Syria, 1862. Latakia sponges are known and appreciated in England, but very few of the superior quality ever reach this country

Boring Sponge (Cliona celata). Channel Islands, UK, May

Philippines chromis (Chromis scotochiloptera) swimming in front of reef wall with sponges and featherstars, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

USA, Florida, Tarpon Springs, Greek sponge fishing town, natural sponges on sponge-diving boat

English gentleman in hunting pinks having his portrait painted, 19th century. Ruddle the artist smoking a pipe while painting Bragg seated on a saddle stand. Mr. Braggs equestrian portrait

Breadcrumb Sponge (Halichondria panicea) and other encrusting sponges. Channel Islands, UK, June

Sponge (Leucosolenia botryoides). Channel Islands, UK, August

Yellow hedgehog sponge (Polymastia boletiformis) underwater, Channel Isles, UK, June

Golf ball sponge (Tethya citrina) underwater, Channel Isles, UK, July

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Yellow Sponge at the Hilma Hooker wreck, Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean

Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on the artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009

Two Scorpionfish (Scorpaena porcus) lying on artificial reef, Larvotto Marine Reserve, Monaco, Mediterranean Sea, July 2009 WWE OUTDOOR EXHIBITION. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GREETING CARDS OR CALENDARS

Red boring sponge (Cliona delitrix) three excurrent apertures covered in Sponge zoanthids (Parazoanthus parasiticus) East End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Yellow cluster anemone (Parazoanthus axinellae) surrounded by Encrusting sponge (Spirastrella cunctatrix) San Pietro Island, Sardinia, Italy, Mediterranean, July

Detail of sponge (Chalinula nematifera) Maldives, Indian Ocean

Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) on coral reef with soft corals (Scleronephthya sp), gorgonian and Lyretail anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Divers and Diving - 1. and 2. Primitive diving suits, 3. Wreck of the Royal George, from a contemporaneous print, 4. Awkward work, torpedo laying, 5. Electric lamp, 6. An unexpected plunge, 7

Fables of La Fontaine: The ass loaded with sponges (litho)
6002183 Fables of La Fontaine: The ass loaded with sponges (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ass loaded with sponges)

The death of Christ (chromolitho)
964065 The death of Christ (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The death of Christ (Mort du Christ)

All about Sandwich Cakes, Sponges and Swiss Rolls by the Stork Margarine Cookery Service Date: 1951

Comic postcard, the vicar sponges his aspidistra Date: 20th century

The Spanish-American War, preparing for Action on an American Man-of-War, filling Gun
1615529 The Spanish-American War, preparing for Action on an American Man-of-War, filling Gun and Division Tubs for the Sponges (litho) by Forestier

English tourists promenading in the Tuileries Garden, Paris, 19th century. French cuirassiers, ladies in crinolines stroll in the gardens. Mr

Huntsman in hunting pinks embracing a woman on a horse, 19th century. Mr. Sponge proposes marriage to Lucy during a fox hunt. The pack of foxhounds has lost the scent. Mr. Sponge declares himself

Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century. A jockey sits on Hercules, a groom Leather holds the horses head

English gentleman and ladies announced before dinner in a grand house, 19th century. Mr Sponge in blue coat and white waistcoat, Amelia Jawleyford in blue satin

Huntsman losing control of his horse during a foxhunt, 19th century. Sponge in hunting pinks on a chestnut horse knocking Lord Scarperdale from his mount. Mr. Sponge completely scatters his lordship

An unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet
English gentlemen gambling on an unusual foot race during a horse-racing meet on the Champs de Mars, Paris, 19th century. Stubbs the Yorkshireman is piggybacked on vulgar Cockney grocer John Jorrocks

Sycon and Aplysina, No. 12, Pfurtschellers Zoological Wall Chart (colour litho)
HMB306153 Sycon and Aplysina, No.12, Pfurtschellers Zoological Wall Chart (colour litho) by Pfurtscheller, Paul (1855-1927); 130x122 cm; Humboldt-Universitaet, Berlin

The Sponge Exchange at Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA
Scene at the Sponge Exchange - the largest in the world at Tarpon Springs, Florida, USA. Date: circa 1930s

A famous winter resort in the Bahamas (b / w photo)
6002622 A famous winter resort in the Bahamas (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A famous winter resort in the Bahamas)

Pecheurs d eponges, a Cuba (engraving)
3644921 Pecheurs d eponges, a Cuba (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pecheurs d eponges, a Cuba. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1857)

Diving for Sponges on the Coast of Syria (engraving)
1587735 Diving for Sponges on the Coast of Syria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diving for Sponges on the Coast of Syria)

Red-coloured snow (coloured engraving)
998269 Red-coloured snow (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Syrian Sponge-Fishers at Work (engraving)
966554 Syrian Sponge-Fishers at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syrian Sponge-Fishers at Work)

Fishing for Sponges on the Coast of Syria (engraving)
3624808 Fishing for Sponges on the Coast of Syria (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fishing for Sponges on the Coast of Syria)

Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era (colour litho)
3620990 Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals of the early Palaeozoic Era)

Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86
747035 Using Sponges to Collect Naphtha from the Surface of the Waves, plate 86, illustration from Venationes, Ferarum, Avium, Piscium (Of Hunting: Wild Beasts, Birds, Fish)

Sponge Fishing, pub. 1897 (colour litho)
2646266 Sponge Fishing, pub. 1897 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Chimneysweep (b / w photo)
3091215 Chimneysweep (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimneysweep. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

Little girl washing at a basin (b / w photo)
3094389 Little girl washing at a basin (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl washing at a basin)

Votive sculpture of a triple mother deity (stone)
XIR171896 Votive sculpture of a triple mother deity (stone) by Gallo-Roman; Musee Archeologique, Chatillon Sur Seine, France; (add.info.: from Vertault in Burgundy)

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Diving into the depths of the scenic coral reef underwater in Komodo, Indonesia, one can witness a world famous display of rich and colorful marine life. Amongst this vibrant ecosystem, sponges take center stage as they thrive in various shapes and sizes. In an unexpected turn of events, a horse and drunk huntsman crashing through a shop window may seem chaotic, but even amidst the chaos, sponges remain resilient. Just like Cub Scouts diligently cleaning a fire engine to perfection, these incredible organisms play their part in maintaining balance within their surroundings. However, not all encounters with they can smooth sailing. A sponge diver loses his footing while exploring the depths below. Yet despite such mishaps, divers continue to explore and appreciate the wonders that lie beneath the surface. From boring sponges found off the coast of Channel Islands in the UK to Philippines chromis swimming gracefully in front of reef walls adorned with vibrant sponges - these creatures add splashes of color to every underwater landscape they inhabit. Traveling across continents brings us to Tarpon Springs in Florida - a Greek sponge fishing town where natural they can harvested by skilled divers. This trade has been passed down for generations and continues to provide livelihoods while showcasing nature's bounty. Even an English gentleman dressed impeccably in hunting pinks cannot resist being captivated by these fascinating organisms. Their intricate beauty is further highlighted when surrounded by encrusting sponges like Breadcrumb Sponge or Leucosolenia botryoides found along Channel Islands' shores during different seasons. As we delve deeper into exploration underwater, we discover unique species such as Yellow hedgehog sponge thriving beneath Channel Isles' waters. These remarkable creatures remind us that there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to marine life. Whether it be their role as essential components within ecosystems or their ability to mesmerize us with their diverse forms and colors; they can a testament to the wonders of our natural world.