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Lembeh Collection

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor

RF - Ocellate octopus (Amphioctopus mototi) swimming up from the sea floor. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) resting on top of the two halves of an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. These octopus regularly carry pieces of shell so they can use them as protective

Background imageLembeh Collection: Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

Nudibranch (Phyllidia marindica), Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. December

Background imageLembeh Collection: A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge

Portrait of a Giant frogfish (Antennarius commersoni) on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Free swimming mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Ribbon eel ( Rhinomuraena quaesita) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Ribbon eel ( Rhinomuraena quaesita) Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) with a scale worm. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani) with a scale worm. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi

Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Taylors pygmy leatherjacket (Brachaluteres taylori). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi

Taylors pygmy leatherjacket (Brachaluteres taylori). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning

Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) pair spawning. The larger male (behind) is lifting the female into the spawning rise on his pectoral fin, the smaller female (foreground) is releasing eggs

Background imageLembeh Collection: Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles

Blue / Rippled triggerfish (Pseudobalistes fuscus), adult and three juveniles, composite image on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Indo-Pacific

Background imageLembeh Collection: A male pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) incubating eggs in his mouth

A male pajama cardinalfish (Sphaeramia nematoptera) incubating eggs in his mouth (not clearly visible). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae

RF - Open brain coral (Trachyphyllia geoffroyi) lives in symbiosis with zooxanthellae which are responsible for nutrition and the vibrant colours. Lembeh Strait, North Sulaweisi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing

Orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) fishing. Here the frogfish is illuminated by a snooted strobe and the packground sand lit with a red LED torch. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) emerging from its home in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle)

Colonial anemones (Amphianthus nitidus) with Green urn sea squirts (Didemnum molle) (Atriolum robustum). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Thornback cowfish (Lactoria fornasini). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait

Boxer Crab (Lybia tessellata) with sea anemones in its claws for defense. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching

A wide angle macro view of a Veined octopus ( Amphioctopus marginatus) stretching out from its protective den in an old clam shell. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Bobbit worm (Eunice sp. ) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung

Bobbit worm (Eunice sp. ) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung
Bobbit worm (Eunice sp.) emerges from its hole in black sand at night to feed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush

RF- Wide angle portrait of Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) waiting to ambush prey on black sand slope. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the

RF - Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa)

Mirrored portrait of a Weedy scorpionfish (Rhinopias frondosa). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea. Digitally manipulated (the face is reflected down mid-line)

Background imageLembeh Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck

Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Eschmeyers scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) composite image showing different colour

RF - Eschmeyers scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) composite image showing different colour variations on black background. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape

RF - Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) composite image showing variation of colour and shape, on black background, Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy

Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) sheltering in an old clam shell on the sandy seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: RF - Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi

RF - Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageLembeh Collection: Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night

Shoal of three Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) in open water at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female wrapping her prehensile tail around piece of wood on the seabed. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the

Pair of Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) spawning orange eggs on the rock beneath their Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica) home on a coral reef

Background imageLembeh Collection: Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) sets an ambush in the sand at night

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) sets an ambush in the sand at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis

Reef lizardifsh (Synodus variegatus) at a cleaning station, being cleaned by Holthuis anemone shrimps (Ancylomenes holthuisi). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Shortfin lionfish (Dendrochirus brachypterus). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with a Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone

Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) with a Corkscrew or Long tentacle anemone (Macrodactyla doreensis). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture

Shrimpfish / Razorfish (Aeoliscus punctatus / strigatus) have adapted to a vertical posture and swim with their head downward. Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageLembeh Collection: A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge

A threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) on a barrel sponge. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageLembeh Collection: Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star

Photo showing detail of the underside and mount of a honeycomb sea star (Pentaceraster alveolatus) with two tiny shrimps (Periclimenes soror). Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia


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