Whip Coral Collection

Gorgonian / Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta) with Ring tailed cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) swimming in front, West Papua, Indonesia

A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) and red sea whip (Ellisella sp) with schooling silversides fish above. Pelee Island, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of coral reef with Red sea whips (Ellisella ceratophyta). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) hiding amongst the branches of red whip coral (Ctenocella sp.) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Arnazs Damselfish, Chrysiptera arnazae, Philippines
A huge fan of gorgonian coral is the background for Arnazs damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae). Adults inhabit lagoon and seaward reefs at a depth to avoid the effects of the surge; Philippines

Whip Coral Goby, Philippines
A Whip coral goby (Bryaninops amplus) on whip coral (Junceella fragilis); Philippines

Wire-Coral Goby
Wire-coral goby (Bryaninops yongei); Hawaii, United States of America

A Close Look At A Whip Coral Goby (Bryaninops Amplus) As It Is Opening Its Mouth On Whip Coral Off The Island Of Yap; Yap, Micronesia

Sea whips and soft coral, Fiji

Large whip goby on sea fan, Papua New Guinea
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) on sea fan, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A colony of red whip fan corals with crinoids, Papua New Guinea
A colony of red whip fan corals (Ctenocella sp.) with yellow and black crinoids, South Emma Reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Yellow tube sponges and a large group of whip coral adorn the deep reef of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck, Bali
Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck with diver in background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Sunlight descends underwater and over a set of whip corals growing on a reef inside Palaus lagoon. Palau is known for its high marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

Diver explores a coral reef in Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver explores a coral reef scape in the remote Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A diver swims above a whip coral, Indonesia

Tangle of wiry red corals with black crinoid, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Bright red crab on fan coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red crab (Xenocarcinus conicus) on fan coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Sea whips and coral, Australia

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

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

A wire coral goby on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia
A wire coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) lives on a Cirripathes coral in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Sea fans and sea whips, Australia

Spiralling orange sea whip, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Whip-coral goby on common wire coral
Whip-coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) on common wire coral (Cirrhipathes anguina), 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

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

A pygmy seahorse clings to its symbiotic gorgonian
A pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) clings to its symbiotic gorgonian in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity

Pygmy Seahorse, 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

Red spindle cowrie on whip coral, Bali, Indonesia

Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Solomons
Hippocampus denise on gorgonian coral, Russell Islands, Solomons

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

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

Spiral coral whip on black background

Large whip goby on orange and blue whip coral, Bali
Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus), on orange and blue whip coral, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A pair of Pygmy seahorse on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti), side by side, red variety, on sea fan, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Bright red Cowrie on coral, Papua New Guinea
Bright red Cowrie (Phenacovolva tokioi) on coral, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Whip coral goby, Fiji

Red goby sitting motionless on whip coral, Fiji

A small whip coral goby on its host coral
A small whip coral goby (Bryaninops yongei) sits on its host coral in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical area in the western Pacific harbors an extraordinary array of marine organisms

Divers descend onto a deep wreef with red sea whip corals, Fiji

A pygmy seahorse mimics its host gorgonian on a reef
A pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) mimics its host gorgonian on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its extremely high marine biodiversity

A tiny ghost goby lays on a gorgonian
A tiny, transluscent ghost goby (Trimma sp.) lays on a gorgonian in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Pygmy Seahorse, Australia

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Whip coral, also known as Gorgonian or Sea whip coral (Ellisella ceratophyta), is a mesmerizing creature that adds vibrant beauty to the underwater world. In one captivating scene, it shares its space with the elegant Ring tailed cardinalfish, creating a harmonious display of colors and textures. Moving along the reef, an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) catches our attention. Its unique shape and vivid hue make it stand out amidst the kaleidoscopic image of coral reef adorned with Red sea whips (Ellisella ceratophyta) in Misool. As we explore further, we spot a Golden damselfish (Amblyglyphidodon aureus) seeking refuge among the branches of red whip coral. The intricate network created by these corals provides shelter for various marine creatures like Arnazs Damselfish (Chrysiptera arnazae) found in the Philippines. Delicately perched on whip coral off the coast of Yap in Micronesia is a fascinating Whip Coral Goby. With its mouth wide open, this Wire-Coral Goby captures our curiosity and showcases its unique feeding behavior. Traveling to Fiji, we encounter a breathtaking sight - sea whips entwined with soft corals. This symbiotic relationship creates an enchanting tapestry of colors beneath the waves. Papua New Guinea reveals even more wonders; from large whip gobies gracefully resting on sea fans to colonies of red whip fan corals accompanied by crinoids. Whip coral serves as both home and inspiration for countless marine species across different regions. Its slender branches sway gently with ocean currents, providing shelter and sustenance for numerous creatures that call it their habitat. Intricate yet fragile, these magnificent organisms remind us of nature's unparalleled artistry beneath the surface.