A diver explores a vibrant coral reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region, part of the Coral Triangle, is a popular destination for scuba divers and snorkelers.
A fragile but fast growing table coral, Acropora sp., grows on a biodiverse reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its high marine biodiversity.
A remote island, fringed by reef, is found in Raja Ampat's seascape. This region of Indonesia is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to the extraordinary marine biodiversity found there.
A fragile but fast growing table coral grows on a biodiverse reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This tropical region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity.
Damselfish feed on zooplankton above a shallow, biodiverse reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This tropical region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity.
Corals compete for space to grow on a shallow, biodiverse reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This tropical region is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to its incredible marine biodiversity.
A remote island, fringed by reef, is found in Raja Ampat's seascape. This region of Indonesia is known as the heart of the Coral Triangle due to the extraordinary marine biodiversity found there.
A variety of reef-building corals thrive on a shallow coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia. This region supports the greatest marine biodiversity on the planet and is a popular amongst scuba divers.
A Hawksbill sea turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, swims near the ocean surface in Raja Ampat. This reptile is an endangered species, often sought for its meat and valuable shell.
Water lilies grow on the edge of a freshwater lake in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. These aquatic plants provide habitat for many species and thrive during the summer in shallow temperate habitats.
Forests of giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, commonly grow in the cold waters along the coast of California. This marine algae reaches over 100 feet in height and provides habitat for many species.
A bleached coral colony stands out on a shallow reef flat in West Papua, Indonesia. Corals are susceptible to bleaching when water temperatures become too warm.
A blue sea star clings to a shallow reef in the waters near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region, part of the Lesser Sunda Islands, is known for both marine biological diversity and active volcanoes.