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Sea Whip Collection (#2)

In the vibrant waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully glide past the delicate sea whip coral

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Pregnant pygmy seahorse

Pregnant pygmy seahorse. Pregnant male pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) camouflaged against sea fan coral. Like all seahorses, pygmy seahorses have an unusal form of reproduction

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Whip coral shrimp on whip coral

Whip coral shrimp on whip coral
Whip coral shrimp (order Decapoda) on whip coral (order Gorgonacea). These small shrimp adopt the colouration of their host whip coral (sea fan)

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Denises pygmy seahorse

Denises pygmy seahorse camouflaged against sea fan coral. Denises pygmy seahorses (Hippocampus denise) are one of the smallest pygmy seahorses and are named after photographer Denise Tackett

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Gorgonians

Gorgonians
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Sea Whips (Ellisella sp. ) under sun. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Sea Whips (Ellisella sp. ) under sun. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Cave, Sea Fans and Diver. Gorontalo, Sualwesi, Indonesia

Cave, Sea Fans and Diver. Gorontalo, Sualwesi, Indonesia
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Rare Blue Sea Fan (Acanthogorgia sp. ) and diver. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Rare Blue Sea Fan (Acanthogorgia sp. ) and diver. Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico

Underwater scenes from the lower Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Baja California Sur, Mexico
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Pygmy seahorse on gorgonian (Hippocampus denise). Indo Pacific

Pygmy seahorse on gorgonian (Hippocampus denise). Indo Pacific
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Seahorse holds onto gorgonian (Hippocampus). Indo Pacific

Seahorse holds onto gorgonian (Hippocampus). Indo Pacific
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Cleaner shrimp on red gorgonian. Indo Pacific

Cleaner shrimp on red gorgonian. Indo Pacific
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Empty shell on red gorgonian with brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA

Empty shell on red gorgonian with brittle stars. USA, Channel Islands, CA
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Arrow crab on gorgonian. Indo Pacific

Arrow crab on gorgonian. Indo Pacific
Tom Campbell / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Denise Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on Sea Fan. Gorontalo, Sulaweis, Indonesia

Denise Pygmy Seahorse (Hippocampus denise) on Sea Fan. Gorontalo, Sulaweis, Indonesia
Stephen Wong / SplashdownDirect

Background imageSea Whip Collection: Gorgonian Sea Fan - Annella mollis (Subergorgia mollis), Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo

Gorgonian Sea Fan - Annella mollis (Subergorgia mollis), Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east
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Background imageSea Whip Collection: Gorgonian sea fan, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia

Gorgonian sea fan, Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo, South-east Asia
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock



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In the vibrant waters of Indonesia's Raja Ampat, a mesmerizing sight unfolds as yellowtail fusilier fish gracefully glide past the delicate sea whip coral. This underwater paradise is home to an array of fascinating marine creatures, including the majestic hawksbill turtle and even a pregnant pygmy seahorse. As we explore further, we encounter the enchanting Denises pygmy seahorse camouflaged amidst the intricate branches of gorgonian coral. The corals themselves are like living works of art, their colors vividly depicted in centuries-old engravings. Venturing to Sulawesi's Buyat region, our attention is drawn to a remarkable detail - a large sea squirt clinging onto its chosen spot on the sea whip. Its presence serves as a reminder that every nook and cranny beneath these turquoise waves harbors hidden wonders waiting to be discovered. Returning once again to Raja Ampat, we witness an intimate portrait of a goby perched upon the swaying sea whip. Its vibrant hues perfectly complementing those of its host coral. And if you look closely, you'll notice tiny polyps adorning this magnificent structure with their intricate patterns. But perhaps one of nature's most heartwarming sights awaits us - a whip goby diligently guarding its precious clutch of eggs nestled within the protective embrace of the sea whip, and is here that life begins anew in this underwater realm teeming with beauty and diversity. Indonesia's seas hold endless treasures for those willing to dive into their depths. From colorful corals and elusive seahorses to bustling schools of fish and nurturing parents-to-be, each moment spent exploring these waters unveils another chapter in nature's captivating story. So let us immerse ourselves in this world where sea whips stand tall as guardians of life beneath the waves.