Temperate Collection (page 16)

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) female swims over oarweed (Laminaria digitata) in shallow water. Farne Islands, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom. North Sea

Shanny common blenny (Lipophrys pholis) male showing breeding colours looking out from a crack in shallow water. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Snakelocks shrimp (Periclimenes sagittifer) living symbiotiocally inside a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

Pair of Leachs spider crabs (Inachus sp. ) living symbiotiocally
Pair of Leachs spider crabs (Inachus sp.) living symbiotiocally, sheltering beneath the stinging tentacles of a snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis). Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom

RF - European lobster (Homarus gammarus) on the Wreck of the Rosalie. North Norfolk, United Kingdom. North Sea. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Tompot blenny (Parablennius gattorugine) illuminated by a snooted flash. Swanage, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel. North East Atlantic

White-spotted anemone / Strawberry anemone (Utricina lofotensis) growing beneath the kelp forest. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

Green surf anemones (Anthopleura xanthogrammica) grow in shallow water below the temperate rain forest. Browning Pass, Port Hardy, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. North East Pacific Ocean

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) biting divers glove, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May

Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) close-up underwater amongst kelp, Lundy Island, Bristol Channel, England, UK, May. Did you know? Seals can dive up 70 metres when feeding

Sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) mother and calf diving down, Faial Island, Azores, Portugal, Atlantic Ocean July

A large female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) probably heavily pregnant, resting/bottling at the surface in shallow water, head above water, Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Young female Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) beneath sunburst. Farne Islands, Northumberland, UK

Big scale sand smelt {Atherina boyeri} captive Delta del Ebro NP, Spain

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) female and pup. Alaska, USA, February

Sea otter (Enhydra lutris) feeding. Monterey Bay, California, USA

Gervais beaked whale (Mesoplodon europaeus) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Yellow seafan (Leptogorgia viminalis) La Gomera, Canary Islands

Horned ray (Mobula tarapacana) El Hierro, Canary Islands

Rissos dolphin (Grampus griseus) at surface, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

Rough-toothed dolphin (Steno bredanensis) porpoising, El Hierro, Canary Islands

Yellow water-lily (Nuphar lutea) Lake Morat, Canton Vaud, Switzerland, July. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) playing underwater, Inian Island, Alaska, USA. August

Split level of Sunflower stars (Pycnopodia helianthoides) on rocks underwater, Minstrel Island, British Columbia, Canada. March

Split level of Acorn barnacles (Balanus glandula) just below the surface, Seven Tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Black-and-white sea flea (Chromopleustes oculatus) on a Sunflower star (Pycnopodia helianthoides), Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

Split-level of Cormorants (Phalacrocorax sp. ) standing on rocks with Sea lettuce (Ulva sp
Split-level of Cormorants (Phalacrocorax sp.) standing on rocks with Sea lettuce (Ulva sp.) seen underwater, Hussar Bay, Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Fried egg jellyfish (Phacellophora camtschatica) viewed from below; Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) using a large, encrusted boulder as a tool to scratch itself against, Gowland Harbour, Quadra Island, British Columbia, Canada. March

Split level of a Lions mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) and Feather-boa kelp (Egregia menziesii), Seven-tree Island, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Split level of Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) during migration; Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. October

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) viewed from below, Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. February

Thousands of Pacific Sandlance (Ammodytes hexapterus) swim overhead, as a few rockfish (Sebastes sp.) swim in the distance

Moon jellyfish (Aurelia labiata) viewed from below; Agamemnon Channel, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada. March

Sockeye salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka) migration, Adams River, British Columbia, Canada. October

Northern basket star (Gorgonocephalus eucnemis) Slingsby Channel, British Columbia, Canada. May

Sea fleas (Chromopleustes oculatus) on dorsal surface of a Giant sunflower seastar, Port Neville, Johnstone Strait, British Columbia, Canada. March

Proliferating anemones (Epiactis prolifera) and Kelp lace bryozoans (Membranipora serrilamella) on Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana), Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada

Split level shot of kelp and other seaweeds partly exposed at low tide, with coniferous forest in the background. Seen in this photograph are the following

Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp. ) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana)
Schooling rockfishes (Sebastes spp.) with Bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Different species of rockfish often swim together in mixed schools, as here

Early morning view, looking southeast from Gordon Channel. Gordon Channel, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Purple-ringed Topsnail (Calliostoma annulatum), Orange Social Tunicate (Metandrocarpa taylori) and Lattice-work Bryozoan (Phidolophora pacifica), Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait

Opalescent nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis) preys upon stinging hydroids. Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Northern kelp crab (Pugettia producta) large adult male is clinging to strands of bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana). Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. September

Lions Mane Jellyfish (Cyanea capillata) with Blue rockfish (Sebastes mystinus) stealing food from the jellyfishs tentacles. Hunt Rock, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Moon jelly (Aurelia labiata) and Cross jellies (Mitrocoma cellularia) split level view in Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia. October

Maroon hermit crabs (Pagurus hemphilli) in shells of Blue Topsnail (Calliostoma ligatum) Browning Pass, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. September

Helmet crab (Telmessus cheiragonus) and Hooded nudibranchs (Melibe leonina), Nigei Island, Queen Charlotte Strait, British Columbia, Canada. October

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"Captivating Moments in the Temperate Waters: A Glimpse into Aquatic Life" Carp (Cyprinus carpio) gracefully gliding through the crystal-clear waters of the Aare River, Switzerland 2006. Delicate Waterlilies (Nymphaea alba) enchanting an underwater view in a serene lake amidst the majestic Alps, Ain, France, June. Northern gannets (Morus bassanus) showcasing their diving prowess as they plunge into the depths to catch fish, captured in a stunning split-level shot in Shetland, Scotland. Serene Sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) finding solace and rest off the coast of Pico, Azores, Portugal during a tranquil June day in 2009. The ethereal beauty of an underwater Waterlily (Nymphaea alba) flower blooming gracefully beneath the surface of a picturesque lake nestled within the breathtaking Alps of Ain, France. Majestic Northern gannets (Morus bassanus), with their wings spread wide open mid-dive while hunting for fish off Shetland's rugged coastline under July's skies. Playful Bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) joyfully riding waves created by an oil tanker at Port Aransas - nature's dance with human infrastructure. Curious Grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) swimming towards camera lens revealing its captivating gaze against Orkney's scenic backdrop in Scotland during August. Hungry Gannets (Morus bassanus), taking advantage of discarded fish as they dive fearlessly into Scottish waters around Shetland during April - nature's cleanup crew at work. Two Bottlenose dolphins breaching elegantly under evening light at Moray Firth - a mesmerizing display that leaves spectators in awe.