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  • Hovering over a forest of soft corals, Dendonepthya sp., this Indian Lionfish, Pterois muricata, is surrounded by a cloud of baitfish, providing it with an abundant food source. Hin Muang/Purple Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    lf21CP.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
  • 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 Blue-Spotted Coral Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, stakes out its territory amidst colorful Dendronepthya soft corals and a brilliant orange Gorgonian fan coral. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea.
    rss193CPIX.tif
  • Colorful soft corals, Dendronepthya sp., grow amidst large colonies of hard coral, Diploastrea heliopora, accented by Golden Damselfish, Amblyglyphidodon aureus and a Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star, Acanthaster planci; all typical underwater scenery in the Andaman Sea. Hin Muang/Purple Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    rshm27CP.tif
  • Colorful Soft Corals, Dendonepthya sp., thriving in brisk current. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121022_fiji_0093.tif
  • A pair of vibrant soft corals, Dendronepthya sp., cling to a vertical wall. Mount Mutiny, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181008_Fiji_0172.tif
  • A school of damselfish hover near soft and fan corals on a vertical wall.  Western Rocky Island, Mergui Archipelago, Burma, Andaman Sea
    rsbrm22norm.tif
  • Typically brilliant reef scenery for Fiji, Dendronepthya and Chironepthya soft corals and gorgonians perch on a steep slope.  Vatu-i-ra, Koro Sea, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181013_Fiji_0120.tif
  • A dense school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, hover over pastel soft corals and barrel sponges at Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    Fish Rock Reefscape 12x18
  • A rarely seen combination, Soft Corals, Dendronepthya sp., growing on mangrove roots in clear water. Nampele, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161210_RajaAmpat_0056.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 Sleek Unicornfish, Naso hexacanthus, swims past lush colonies of gorgonians, soft corals and encrusting sponges. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Indian Ocean
    20160305_andamans_0182.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
  • A rarely seen combination, Soft Corals, Dendronepthya sp., growing on mangrove roots in clear water. Nampele, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161210_RajaAmpat_0247.tif
  • A Blue-Spotted Coral Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, patrols among colorful soft corals and gorgonians.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    rss156norm.tif
  • Vibrant soft corals and sponges cling to a vertical wall, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191101_PNG_0163.tif
  • Raja Ampat is among the few areas in the world where colorful soft corals,  Dendronepthya sp., grow within inches of the surface, sometimes attached  mangrove roots. Healthy mangrove forests are a prime feature of Raja Ampat, and are key to healthy marine habitat, functioning as nurseries to many species. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Irian Jaya, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    rasplit9LM.tif
  • Bluefin Trevallies, Caranx melampygus, patrol above healthy soft corals and gorgonians. Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191102_PNG_0291.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 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 Longfin Bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus, swims among schooling Yellowback Fusiliers, Caesio xanthonota, on a sloping reef covered with hard and soft corals. Silvertip Bank, Burma Banks, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    rsb15.tif
  • Colorful soft corals, surrounded by Anthias fish. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121022_fiji_0093.tif
  • Dark volcanic substrate further emphasizes the brillinat colors of these pink soft corals, Dendronepthya sp., red encrusting sponge, and Blue Sea Star, Linckia laevigata. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India
    20100307_Andamans_0102.tif
  • A school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, hover beyond colonies of soft and black corals, surrounded by dark volcanic substrate. Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120307_Andamans_0175.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 Black Jack, Caranx lugubris, patrols past thriving soft corals and a barrel sponge at Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, India, Indian Ocean
    20160301_andamans_0084.tif
  • Colorful Dendronepthya soft corals and various reef fish thrive in brisk currents at Nigali Passage, Gau, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181010_Fiji_0158.tif
  • A densely packed school of Scalefin Anthias, Pseudanthias squamippinis, gather around a pinnacle covered with soft corals, , Scleronepthya sp. Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190627_Philippines_0025.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
  • An emperor angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, glides among thriving soft corals, Dendonepthya sp., and schooling anthias, Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    rss174norm.tif
  • A Crown Of Thorns Sea Star, Acanthaster planci, ignores nearby soft corals while devouring hard coral, evidenced by lifeless white skeletons left behind. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120229_Andamans_0025.tif
  • Schooling Bluestreak Fusiliers, Pterocaesio tile, flow past vibrant soft corals and encrusting sponges, surrounded by dark volcanic substrate at a site called Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120229_Andamans_0186.tif
  • A dense school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, hover over pastel soft corals and barrel sponges at Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0020.tif
  • A Bluefin Trevally, Caranx melampygus, patrols past a pair of Splendid Soldierfish, Myripristis botche, amdist rocky terrain covered by small soft corals. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0054.tif
  • A school of Bluestreak Fusiliers, Pterocaesio tile, streams past colorful soft corals, Gorgonian fans and various sponges as a pair of Dogtooth Tuna patrol in the distance. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea; India
    2009feb08rsand43CP.tif
  • This deep rocky point is home to a rich community of marine life, including huge barrel sponges, vibrant soft corals, and schooling anthias. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    17FEB07rsand079CP.tif
  • A school of unicornfish hover above soft corals and a large barrel sponge.  Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    06feb07or033CP.tif
  • Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, gather on a steep dropoff amidst colorful soft corals as a school of Bigeye Trevally swirl in the distance. Black Magic, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120307_Andamans_0056.tif
  • Chris and Vicki Liles  explore among vibrantly colored soft corals.  Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121029_fiji_0180.tif
  • Longfin bannerfish, Heniochus acuminatus, hover above lush soft corals,  Dendonepthya sp., Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    20160304_andamans_0212.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
  • 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
  • Competition for space is fierce among colorful soft corals, gorgonians and encrusting sponge, all of which are perched on a current-prone outcropping, an ideal location for the steady supply of plankton and nutrients these filter feeders depend upon. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    rsand3CP.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 school of Fusiliers stream over healthy hard and soft corals at a reef known as Melissa's Garden. Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    rsra28CP.tif
  • Scalefin Anthias hover among soft corals as Bigeye Trevally pass overhead. Andaman Islands, India
    20120228_Andamans_0023.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
  • A school of Ruddy Fusiliers, Pterocaesio pisang, swarm above a coral bomme adorned with leather coral and Dendronepthya soft coral.  Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Ceram Sea, Indian Ocean
    20161206_RajaAmpat_0244.tif
  • Thriving colonies of soft coral, Dendronepthya sp., and encrusting sponge adorn a sloping reef, surrounded by dark volcanic sand. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand22LM.tif
  • A school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, swarm above lush growths of Soft Coral, Dendronepthya sp., surrounded by the dark volcanic substrate that is typical of many sites at Barren Island. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    Black Magic Reefscape 20x30
  • Colorful Chironepthya soft coral cover Rainbow Wall at Mount Mutiny, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacifc Ocean
    20151019_fiji_0008.tif
  • A trio of bannerfish and various other schooling fish gather on a steep dropoff, accented by a crinoid and colorful Dendronepthya soft coral. Apo Reef, Sulu Sea, Philippiines, Pacific Ocean
    20110126_Philippines_0053.tif
  • A school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, hover beyond lush colonies of soft coral, surrounded by dark volcanic substrate. Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120307_Andamans_0068.tif
  • Schooling Scalefin Anthias, Pseudanthias squamipinnis, swarm above thriving colonies of soft coral, Dendronepthya sp., and encrusting sponge.  Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb10rsand54CP.tif
  • Anthias and other small reef fish gather above thriving Gorgonian and Dendronepthya soft coral colonies as a Giant Manta, Manta birostris, passes in the distance. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    2009feb09rsand41CP.tif
  • This soft-coral crab, Hoplophrys oatesii, blends in perfectly with its host, a Dendronepthya sp. soft coral. Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. ....
    crab157CP.tif
  • A rarely seen combination, Soft Coral growing on mangrove roots in clear water. Nampele, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161210_RajaAmpat_0254.tif
  • A Banded Archerfish, Toxotes jaculatrix, cruises just below the surface near a soft coral colony among magrove roots. Nampele, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20161210_RajaAmpat_0021.tif
  • A school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus, swarm above lush growths of Soft Coral, Dendronepthya sp., surrounded by the dark volcanic substrate that is typical of many sites at Barren Island. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    2009feb18rsand67.tif
  • A rarely seen combination, Soft Coral growing on mangrove roots in clear water. Nampele, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161210_RajaAmpat_0254.tif
  • A fan sponge, Phakellia flabellata, soft coral, Dendronepthya sp., and bluestripe snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, add a striking splash of color to a steep drop-off.  Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191101_PNG_0243.tif
  • A diver explores a steep slope dominated by Dendronepthya soft coral colonies. Vatu-i-ra, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121021_fiji_0247.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone, under the branches of a soft coral colony.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown134CP.tif
  • Superbly camouflaged to resemble its host, a tiny Allied Cowrie, Phenacovolva sp., makes its way across a branch of soft coral, Dendronepthya sp., where it lives and feeds. Komodo National Park, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    cowrie71CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, hovers near a soft coral while standing guard over its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    clown127CP.tif
  • A pair of Egg Cowries, Ovula ovum, take a break from grazing to spawn, depositing eggs directly on the Sarcophyton sp. soft coral they feed upon. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    cowrie66CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, cavorts among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor, accented by a backdrop of colorful soft coral.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown131CP.tif
  • Juvenile filefish, Pseudomonacanthus macrurus, hiding among branches of a soft coral. Ko Tao, Thailand, Gulf Of Thailand, Pacific Ocean
    ff15CP.tif
  • A Regal Angelfish, Pygoplit diacanthus, meanders among colorful soft corals and gorgonians on a steep dropoff known as Purple Haze. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    Sunrise 20x30
  • A pair of Splendid Soldierfish, Myripristis botche, hover among a school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, surrounded by colorful cup corals and soft corals on a rocky reef. Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    20100219_Andamans_0017.tif
  • A blue-spotted coral grouper hovers among vibrant soft corals and schooling anthias fish, typical scenery at Fiji's Vatu-I-Ra region. Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121022_fiji_0032.tif
  • Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, with colorful soft corals and gorgonian. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121022_fiji_0083.tif
  • Thriving hard and soft corals, abundant reef fish, all signs of a healthy reef system. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand,  Andaman Sea
    rss169norm.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
  • A Blue-spotted Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, hovers among lush soft corals and gorgonians. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    Raja Reefscape FA 30 x 45.tif
  • A Blue-spotted Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, hovers among lush soft corals and gorgonians. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20181214_RajaAmpat_0105.tif
  • A Blue-spotted Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, hovers among lush soft corals and gorgonians. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    Raja Reefscape 30 x 45
  • A Blue-spotted Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, hovers among lush soft corals and gorgonians. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20181214_RajaAmpat_0155.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
  • A school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orientalis, hover amidst rocky terrain that is adorned with small soft corals and Tubastraea Coral trees.  Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea / Bay of Bengal
    2009feb17rsand94CP.tif
  • A Hawksbill Turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, browses for sponges and soft corals amidst coral rubble. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    turt84CPIX.tif
  • A Blue-fin Trevally, Caranx melampygus, patrols near a deep pinnacle that is adorned with barrel sponges and soft corals. Narcondam Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    2009feb19rsand71CP.tif
  • India's only active volcano, Barren Island is uninhabited and isolated from the rest of the island chain. It also offers some of the most compelling diving in the region, with clear water, bottomless walls, big fish, unusual species, lush soft corals, and dark sand bottom that makes it appear all the more spectacular. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    18FEB07OR159CP.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 school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, hover amidst soft corals on a rocky reef. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120223_Andamans_0133.tif
  • Armed with highly venomous fin spines, an Indian Lionfish, Pterois muricata, hovers among soft corals. Hin Muang, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    lf24CP.tif
  • A cabezon or marbled sculpin,  Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, perches among anemones and soft corals as a garibaldi,  garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus, hovers in an adjoining crevice. Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands, California, Pacific Ocean
    20141231_conception-75-2.tif
  • Apparently unconcerned about interspecies rivalry, a trio of morays share a rock crevice, accompanied by a seastar and colorful soft corals.  Fimbriated Moray, Gymnothorax fimbriatus (center), and White-Eyed Morays, Siderea thysoidea (on either side)  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    me3scom1.tif
  • Crescent Wrasse, Thalassoma lunare, and Golden Damselfish, Stegastes aureus, surrounded by vibrant soft corals. Vatu-i-ra, Bligh Water, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121030_fiji_0056.tif
  • An Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, surrounded by thriving soft  and gorgonian corals and crinoids. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20181214_RajaAmpat_0036.tif
  • An Underwater Photographer approaches lush colonies of soft coral. Black Magic, Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120309_Andamans_0024.tif
  • Close up detail of Soft Coral, Dendronepthya sp.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    coraldet3norm.tif
  • A pair of Tassled Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis barbatus, demonstrate their superb camouflage abilities; one mimics the pastel hues of coraline algae, the other matches the reddish soft coral. Black Rock; Mergui Archipelago; Myanmar/Burma; Andaman Sea
    scorp118.tif
  • A pair of Tassled Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis barbatus, demonstrate their superb camouflage abilities; one mimics the pastel hues of coraline algae, the other matches the reddish soft coral. Black Rock; Mergui Archipelago; Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    scorp118.tif
  • A female Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis, hovers near a soft coral (far left) while positioning herself to deposit one fertilized egg at a into a crevice to deposit eggs while 3 males compete for the chance to mate with her. During such courtship rivalries, males display spectacular, rapidly changing color patterns, probably meant to intimidate their rivals. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    Cuttlefish Romance 16x20
  • A school of Sri Lankan Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus sp., and various snappers, hover near a soft coral covered bommie. Johnny's Gorge, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120224_Andamans-58.tif