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  • Suspended in clear, blue water, a diver explores the entrance of a large cavern at Barren Island, India's only active volcano. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand205CP.tif
  • Diver gliding above a Gorgonian skeleton that is covered with colonies of colorful soft coral, Dendronepthya sp., and orange cup coral, Tubastraea sp.  Western Rocky, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    rsbrmd22.tif
  • Diver Mike Pizzi explores among colonies of purple hydracoral,  Stylaster californicus, and giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera.  Farnsworth Bank, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20200803__California__0026.tif
  • An Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, glides past thriving colonies of Soft Corals, Dendronepthya sp., and encrusting sponge, as a diver observes from above. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand220LM.tif
  • A diver observes a Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas, as it rests on a sand patch in shallow water. Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
    turtd20CPIX.tif
  • Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, and diver. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    01july08owts179.tif
  • A diver cruises among schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, surgeonfish and barracuda at a site appropriately named Fish Rock. Passage Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    13FEB07rsand018CP.tif
  • A diver explores a steep slope dominated by Dendronepthya soft coral colonies. Vatu-i-ra, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121021_fiji_0247.tif
  • A Green Sea Turtle, Chelonia mydas, rests on the sandy seafloor as a diver approaches for a closer look. Maui, Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
    turtd2bcCPIX.tif
  • A diver swims above vast undersea garden of encrusting sponge and soft corals, Dendronepthya sp. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea; Indian Ocean
    2009feb10rsand290LM.tif
  • Dylan Strickland observes a young Giant Black Seabass, Stereolepis gigas, hovering among stalks of giant kelp. Casino Point, Avalon, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20200813_california_0093.tif
  • Loggerhead Turtle, Caretta caretta, accomanied by several divers. Palm Beach, Florida, USA, Gulf Stream, Atlantic Ocean
    20210618_FAF_0159.tif
  • A diver hovers above thriving colonies of encrusting sponge and soft corals, Dendronepthya sp., at a site called Purple Haze. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    2009feb10rsand298LM.tif
  • A huge school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, create a living tornado around a lucky diver on the edge of a coral-encrusted drop-off. Pulau Koon, Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR21rsbs48LM.tif
  • A diver swims above a thriving coral reef, including barrel sponge, soft corals and various reef fish. Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191104_PNG_0007.tif
  • A diver explores a crevice covered with healthy gorgonians and soft corals. Sailstone Reef, Bligh Water, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121029_fiji_0312.tif
  • A diver experiences the thrill of a lifetime, swimming next to the world's largest fish, a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    wsd42CP.tif
  • Diver hovers above a thriving reefscape including Barrel Sponges, Soft Corals, and Golden Damselfish, Amblyglyphidodon aureus. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20160301_andamans_0078.tif
  • A small pinnacle covered with soft corals and tunicates appears to dwarf a distant diver. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161212_RajaAmpat_0190.tif
  • Lauren Greider swims past a huge, healthy coral colony. Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
    20130818_cenderawasi_0055.tif
  • A diver observes as a Yellow-lipped sea krait,  Laticauda colubrine, swims over a healthy reef.  Apo Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean. Model Released
    20120626_philippines_0030.tif
  • Diver Chris Liles swims above healthy hard corals. Sandstone Reef, Bligh Water, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121029_fiji_0406.tif
  • Diver Suzanne Forman greets a friendly Tawny nurse shark, Nebrius ferrugineus. This particular shark, affectionately known as Max, has been entertaining divers for over 14 years.  Burma Banks, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    dins6CP.tif
  • A diver hovers above thriving colonies of encrusting sponge and soft corals, Dendronepthya sp., on a steeply sloping reef. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand260CP.tif
  • A diver films an immense school of jacks beyond a cluster of Gorgonian corals. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    18feb07or043CP.tif
  • A diver explores a huge double cavern in one of Southern Thailand's many limestone karst formations.  Ko Ha Yai, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    cavern1CP.tif
  • A diver swims above vast undersea garden of encrusting sponge and soft corals, Dendronepthya sp. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand290CP.tif
  • Scuba divers explore near-vertical terrain at Farnsworth Bank, amidst thriving colonies of Purple Hydrocoral, Stylaster californicus, red gorgonian, Leptogorgia chilensis, and yellow zoanthid anemones, Epizoanthus giveni. Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0041.tif
  • Not the least bit shy, a large Tawny nurse shark, Nebrius ferrugineus, investigates a diver, probably hoping to be fed.  Burma Banks, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    dins1.tif
  • Suspended in clear, blue water, a diver explores the entrance of a large cavern at Barren Island, India's only active volcano. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand183CP.tif
  • A diver explores amidst rugged topography, typical of many sites at Narcondam Island. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb08rsand64CP.tif
  • Diver Suzy Forman observes a Zebra Shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, resting on the bottom.  Although adults are covered with spots, the common name refers to zebra-like coloration of the juveniles. Mergui Archipelago, Burma/Myanmar, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    dils9bcCP.tif
  • An Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, glides past thriving colonies of Soft Corals, Dendronepthya sp., and encrusting sponge, as a diver observes from above. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand218CP.tif
  • A diver observes a golden damselfish, Amblyglyphidodon aureus, while hovering above  lush colonies of soft coral and crinoids.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    rssd30CPIX.tif
  • A diver descends near thriving Gorgonian Corals and Barrel Sponge. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb09rsandd35CP.tif
  • A "tame" Tawny Nurse Shark, Nebrius concolor, approaches a diver hoping to be fed. This particular shark, affectionately known as "Max", has been a regular participant in shark attraction dives since 1990. Silvertip Bank, Burma Banks, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    dins1CP.tif
  • A distant diver seems dwarfed by this large Gorgonian Fan Coral, Annella mollis, Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    20160302_andamans_0123.tif
  • Scuba divers explore near-vertical terrain at Farnsworth Bank, amidst thriving colonies of Purple Hydrocoral, Stylaster californicus, red gorgonian, Leptogorgia chilensis, and yellow zoanthid anemones, Epizoanthus giveni. Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0021.tif
  • A pair of divers make their way along a sloping reef covered with hard and soft corals and encrusting sponges. Silvertip Bank, Burma Banks, Myanmar, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    rsbd8-2.tif
  • A snorkler experiences the thrill of a lifetime, swimming next to a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    wsd30.tif
  • Vicki Liles observes a trio of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121029_fiji_0142.tif
  • This mother and calf humpback whale, Megaptera novaeanglae, appear unusually tolerent of a free diving videographer's close approach. Tonga, Pacific Ocean
    28SEP08humpbk215-2-2-2.tif
  • A massive school of Chevron Barracuda, Sphyraena genie, surround a lucky photographer at a site called Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120228_Andamans_0134BW.tif
  • Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, swims past photographer in open ocean.  Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    02july08owts041.tif
  • Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    2008july01owts163.tif
  • Divemaster Katya Saini approaches a Reef bannerfish,  Heniochus accuminatus, that's hovering near a barrel sponge. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, India, MR
    20160302_andamans_0107.tif
  • Oceanic Whitetip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    01july08owts174.tif
  • Divemaster Katya Saini explores among lush soft corals and huge barrel sponges at Ooh La La, Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, India, MR
    20160302_andamans_0088.tif
  • Divemaster Katya Saini approaches the helm of the minesweeper HMS Sophie Marie, sunk by a mine in WWII. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea. MR
    20160228_andamans_0032.tif
  • A Silky Shark, Carcharhinus falciformis, investigates a pair of underwater photographers in open water.  Silkies, along with Blues and Oceanic White-tips, are among the few truly pelagic sharks. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    02july08owts053CP.tif
  • Chris and Vicki Liles  explore among vibrantly colored soft corals.  Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121029_fiji_0180.tif
  • A school of Lunar-tail Bigeyes, Priacanthus hamrur, hover in formation as an underwater photographer approaches.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    beyeschd2CP.tif
  • Blue Whale, Balaenoptera musculus
    20211108_Magdalena_0201.tif
  • Oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, swims past underwater photographer over deep water. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    01july08owts070.tif
  • Oceanic White-tip Shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, among the few truly pelagic sharks. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    02july08owts132-2.tif
  • Oceanic whitetip shark, Carcharhinus longimanus, swims past underwater photographer over deep water. Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    01july08owts098.tif
  • Colorful residents of near-vertical terrain at Farnsworth Bank: thriving colonies of Purple Hydrocoral, Stylaster californicus, red gorgonian,Leptogorgia chilensis, and yellow zoanthid anemones, Epizoanthus giveni.  Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0005.tif
  • Pacific Sheephead, Semicossyphus pulche, purple hydracoral,  Stylaster californicus, signature scenery at Farnsworth Bank, California, Pacific Ocean
    20200907_California_0063.tif
  • Underwater photograhper Jeff Yonover fins vigourously to keep pace with Rajan the Indian Elephant, Elephas maximus, who is out for his morning swim.  Retired from the logging industry, Rajan now resides at Havelock Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India.
    23FEB07OR233CP.tif
  • Boaz Samorai prepares to photograph a pair of crinoid feather stars at Apo Island Marine Preserve, Dumaguete, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190618_Philippines_0024.tif
  • Underwater photographer Ty Oliver photographs a passing Giant Manta, Manta birostris, at San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedos,  Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20170406_Socorro_0036.tif
  • A Giant Manta, Manta birostris, soars through mid-water.  Revillagigedos, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20170406_Socorro_0026.tif
  • Docile and approachable, the Zebra Shark, Stegostoma fasciatum, is a favorite with underwater photographers.  Mergui Archipelago, Burma/Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    dils8CP.tif
  • A underwater videographer gazes upward at a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    wsd76CPIX.tif
  • A large Yellowfin Tuna, Thunnus albacares, observed by diver Jean-Marie Jeandel. Roca Partida, Revillagigedos, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20180513_Socorro2_0007.tif
  • Divers explore the wreck of a Cessna airplane, sunk as an artificial reef. Moalboal, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120623_philippines_0102.tif
  • Sixbar Wrasse, Thalassoma hardwicke. Beqa Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121107_fiji_0044.tif
  • Bull Shark, Carcharhinus leucas, patrolling a deep reef. Beqa Lagoon, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121109_fiji_0021.tif
  • A Silvertip Shark, Carcharhinus albimarginatus, patrols the reef as a diver watches while ascending a mooring line. Burma Banks, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    stsd18LM.tif
  • The unmistakeable silhouette of a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, often the first view a diver gets while looking up from the bottom. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
    ws131CP.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a pod of False Killer Whales, Pseudorca crassidens, swims in tight formation. One individual seems to have paused momentarily to eye the photographer as its companions continue on their way. These swift predators reach 18 ft. in length, hunt in packs, and feed on large pelagic gamefish like tuna, wahoo, and sailfish. Similan Islands Marine National Park; Thailand; Andaman Sea
    mmfkw2BW.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a pod of False Killer Whales, Pseudorca crassidens, swims in tight formation. One individual seems to have paused momentarily to eye the photographer as its companions continue on their way. These swift predators reach 18 ft. in length, hunt in packs, and feed on large pelagic gamefish like tuna, wahoo, and sailfish. Similan Islands Marine National Park; Thailand; Andaman Sea
    mmfkw2CP.tif
  • A group of divers enjoy some relaxing topside moments at sunset. Wakatobi Resort, Wakatobi Marine Preserve; Tukang Besi Islands; Flores Sea; Indonesia
    Watatobi Sunset_screenres.jpg
  • Divers exploring amidst dramatic topography of a submerged pinnacle at Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India.
    07dec27rsdand09CP.tif
  • Rarely encountered by divers, the Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, is a highly sought subject for underwater photographers. Lembeh Strait; North Sulawesi; Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp12LM.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, this adult female Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita, is distinguished by its yellow coloration. Juveniles are mostly black, changing into  predominantly blue males, eventually turning into yellow females at about 85 cm length. This image is doubly rare because the animal is in the open; normally only head and shoulders protrude from burrow. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    15MAY07bre17LM.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120618_philippines_0017-2.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120618_philippines_0016-2.tif
  • Divers explore the famous Leru Cut, which only receives direct sunlight for a brief time each day. Leru Cut, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    20160831_Solomons-305.tif
  • A Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda colubrina, makes its way among orange cup corals while searching for the crustaceans and small fish it preys upon. Although extremely venomous, sea snakes are very mild-mannered and docile, posing virtually no threat to divers. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    snake3CP.tif
  • Giant Manta, Manta birostris, with divers using rebreathers. The Boiler, San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20180515_Socorro2_0263.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, this female Muddy Argonaut, a.k.a. Paper Nautilus, Argonuta hians, appears ready to abandon her egg-laden shell. This specimen had apparently been attacked and injured by a predator, which may have prompted the evacuation. While superficially resembling a nautilus, Argonauts are actually a type of pelagic octopus. Only females produce a shell, which also serves as an egg case. Males are much smaller, and seen even less often than females. Mergui Archipelago, Burma, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    21JAN07OR073CP.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120620_philippines_0100.tif
  • Divers observe a Giant Manta, Manta birostris, being cleaned by Clarion Angelfish, Holacanthus clarionensis. The Boiler, San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedos, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20180511_Socorro2_0246.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, a Pelagic Thresher Shark, Alopias pelagicus, cruises over a coral plateau while being serviced by cleaner fish. Monad Shoal, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120614_philippines_0086.tif
  • Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda colubrina,  tastes the water with its forked tongue while searching for crustaceans and small fish. While extremely venomous, sea snakes are mild-mannered and docile, posing virtually no threat to divers.  Andaman Sea
    snake5andCP.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, this exotic creature is a Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp02CP.tif
  • Banded Sea Krait, Laticauda colubrina,  tastes the water with its forked tongue while searching for crustaceans and small fish. While extremely venomous, sea snakes are mild-mannered and docile, posing virtually no threat to divers. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    snake5CP.tif
  • Giant Manta, Manta birostris and divers, San Benidicto, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    20150322_socorro-51.tif