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Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina niedda) male

Vogelkop superb bird-of-paradise (Lophorina niedda) male, performing courtship display on his display log, flashing false blue eye spots, a bright yellow gape, and blue breast shield

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF- Western clownfish (Amphiprion oceallaris) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica)

RF- Western clownfish (Amphiprion oceallaris) in Magnificent sea anemone (Heteractis magnifica). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus)

Hairy frogfish / Striated frogfish (Antennarius striatus), portrait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Ambon, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii), Ambon, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia

Electric fileclam / Disco clam (Ctenoides ales). West Papua, Indonesia. Indo-West Pacific

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Portrait of Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in open water above a

Portrait of Bigfin squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) hovering in open water above a coral reef at night. Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Pletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) juvenile, its horn will continue to grow as it

Pletail unicornfish (Naso brevirostris) juvenile, its horn will continue to grow as it gets older. Fiji Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

Healthy coral reef landscape, Carl's Ultimate dive site in the Eastern Fields of Papua New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Rainforest and valley in the Sarawaget range

Rainforest and valley in the Sarawaget range, Huon Peninsula, Papua New Guinea. November 2006

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp)

Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp)
Red sea fan (Melithaea sp.) is surrounded by Glassfish ( Apogon sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Magnificent bird of paradise (Cicinnurus magnificus) male

Magnificent bird of paradise (Cicinnurus magnificus) male, leaning back and presenting his breast shield and raised cape to two females, courtship display, Arfak Mountains, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Pair of Wilson's birds of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica)

Pair of Wilson's birds of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), male performing courtship display to female from a small sapling in the middle of his display court, Batanta Island, West Papua

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Tail-spot blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) peering out from amongst the coral

Tail-spot blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) peering out from amongst the coral, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs

Female Peacock-mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) carrying her eggs, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Unidentified Planthopper insect (Euricania cf. splendida) from the family Ricaniidae

Unidentified Planthopper insect (Euricania cf. splendida) from the family Ricaniidae, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Schmidts wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer schmidti / Platymantis schmidti)

Schmidts wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer schmidti / Platymantis schmidti), endemic to the Bismarck Arpichelago, Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef

A portrait of a clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) on a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Misool Marine Protected Area. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek

Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra) male performing practice display at tree-top lek, Raja Ampat, Indonesia. *Medium repro only

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood

Common seahorse (Hippocampus kuda) female gripping onto a piece of waterlogged wood with her prehensile tail. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Misool

RF - Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef

Portrait of a large female Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming over a coral reef. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) viewed from above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) close up eye, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) close up eye, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp) in coral reef, West Papua, New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Indonesian blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua gigas) with tongue extended

Indonesian blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua gigas) with tongue extended, captive, from Papua New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island

Tasseled wobbegong shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) yawning. Citrus Ridge, Yanggefo Island, Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Wilson's bird of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica) male

Wilson's bird of paradise (Cicinnurus respublica) male, courtship display, Batanta Island, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Blue bird of paradise (Paradisaea rudolphi) male

Blue bird of paradise (Paradisaea rudolphi) male, perched on branch, Tari Valley vicinity, Southern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) pectoral fin and skin markings detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) feeding close to fishermens boats in the early morning, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Dorid nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata)

Dorid nudibranch (Doriprismatica atromarginata), close up, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) with incubating eggs in his mouth

Male Dendtric jawfish (Opistognathus dendriticus) with incubating eggs in his mouth, Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp

RF - Portrait of a coral grouper (Cephalopholis miniata) next to a sea fan (Annella sp.) on a coral reef. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp

RF - Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals (including Goniopora sp. Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree (Rhizophora sp.). Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp)

Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp)
Tiny (1cm) Pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus bargibanti) hides in the branches of its home seafan (Muricella sp.) on a coral reef. Daram Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night above a coral reef

Portrait of a Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night above a coral reef. Gam Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Dampier Strait, Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain

Thorny devil stick insect (Eurycantha calcarata), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Forested coastline of the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Forested coastline of the Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Boulengers wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer boulengeri / Platymantis boulengeri)

Boulengers wrinkled ground frog (Cornufer boulengeri / Platymantis boulengeri). Endemic to New Britain. Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain

Bismarck Ringed python (Bothrochilus boa), Willaumez Peninsula, New Britain, Papua New Guinea, December

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) on reef, Fiji

Bignose unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) on reef, Fiji

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Close up at the dental plates of Three color parrotfish (Scarus tricolor

Close up at the dental plates of Three color parrotfish (Scarus tricolor) as it comes in for a bite of hard coral, Fiji

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Lawess parotia (Parotia lawesii) male displaying. Papua New Guinea

Lawess parotia (Parotia lawesii) male displaying. Papua New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: A reef scene with an orange elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta

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

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp

Split level photo of mangrove scenery, with hard corals ( including Goniopora sp.; Heliopora sp; Porites sp.) growing below Red mangrove tree: (Rhizophora mangle)

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it

Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) releases a large cloud of gametes as it spawns on a coral reef, while a Threadfin hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys aprinus) looks

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Spotted jelly (Mastigias papua) swims in sheltered cove in Raja Ampat, West Papua

Spotted jelly (Mastigias papua) swims in sheltered cove in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: View of coastal beach with palm trees in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

View of coastal beach with palm trees in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Growling riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens) male, Adelbert Mountain Range, Madang Province

Growling riflebird (Ptiloris intercedens) male, Adelbert Mountain Range, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Magnificent Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands

Magnificent Bird of Paradise (Diphyllodes magnificus) male, Lower montane highlands near Mount Hagen, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea. Endemic

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) at night. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Lembeh Strait, Molucca Sea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) poses with a large

Western clown anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) poses with a large, dominant female behind. The clownfish in the foreground is probably a juvenile. Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - A portrait of a stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) lying in ambush in the sand at

RF - A portrait of a stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) lying in ambush in the sand at night. North Sulawesi

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Kaleidoscopic image of brittle star (Ophiothrix sp), North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef

RF - Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while Cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from its belly

Background imageMelanesia Collection: RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp)

RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp)
RF - Denise's pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looks out from its home in a sea fan (Annella sp.). Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Coral (Lobophytum sp. ) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

Coral (Lobophytum sp. ) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Coral (Lobophytum sp.) on a reef flat, with Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in background. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) descending after breathing at the surface

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) descending after breathing at the surface. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swims through schools of fish. Misool

Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) swims through schools of fish. Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia. Ceram Sea. Tropical West Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator)

Commensal emperor shrimp (Periclimenes imperator) moves across the colourful red patterned surface of its host Candycane sea cucumber (Thelenota rubralineata)

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse

Reef manta (Mobula alfredi) female swimming close to a coral reef, while cleaner wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus), tiny by comparison, pick parasites from her lips

Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) gripping onto a sponge

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

Background imageMelanesia 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 imageMelanesia Collection: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) and Golden trevally (Gnathanodon speciosus) Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus) front view portrait, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua. Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) portrait, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Crocodile monitor (Varanus salvadorii) portrait, captive, occurs in New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Humpback Whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) calf. Tonga, South Pacific, September

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Gorgonian coral (Gorganacea) with polyps extended for feeding, Savusavu, Fiji

Gorgonian coral (Gorganacea) with polyps extended for feeding, Savusavu, Fiji

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf

Praying mantis nymph silhouetted through leaf, . Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Wilsons bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Western Papua

Wilsons bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus respublica), Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Western Papua, Indonesian New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Gorgonian sea fans (Acalycigorgia sp) on coral reef at Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming close to surface with islands in background

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swimming close to surface with islands in background, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Cushion star (Culcita novaeguineae)

Cushion star (Culcita novaeguineae), detail, Triton Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) with a parasitic copepod (with two trailing egg ribbons) perched on Red whip coral

Large whip goby (Bryaninops amplus) with a parasitic copepod (with two trailing egg ribbons) perched on Red whip coral. Whale Rock. Fiabacet Islands, Misool, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Sea turtle (Cheloniidae) resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef

Sea turtle (Cheloniidae) resting at the ocean surface near a shallow coral reef, Wakaya Island, Fiji, Pacific Ocean

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie

Lionfish (Pterois volitans) patrolling the edge of Suzie's Bommie, a healthy reef and popular dive site accessible from Lololata Island Resort near Port Moresby, Coral Sea, Papua New Guinea

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Vogelkop bowerbird (Amblyornis inornatus) male

Vogelkop bowerbird (Amblyornis inornatus) male, at his bower surrounded by orange leaves and petals and other objects he has collected, Arfak Mountains, Vogelkop Peninsula, West Papua

Background imageMelanesia Collection: Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)

Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp)
Orbiculate Cardinalfish (Sphaeramia orbicularis) school sheltering amongst roots of mangroves (Rhizophora sp.) Gam Island, Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia



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