Benthic Collection

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) showing tentacles, from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

Blue Spotted Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii, also known as Kuhls Stingray

Deep sea anglerfish, computer artwork. This fish lives in the aphotic zone in the oceans, where it is so deep that no sunlight penetrates. It hunts by using its bioluminescent lure, or esca

Enteropneust worm / Acorn worm (Yoda purpurata) from the North Atlantic Ocean, southern Purple variety, feeds on sea floor sediment leaving behind variable wavy traces, Depth approx 2700m

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010
Hydromedusa/ Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) from approx 2700m, mid Atlantic ridge, June 2010

Deepsea octopus (Benthoctopus johnsoniana) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone sp) with commensal polynoid polychaete, from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2600m, June 2010

Deepsea benthic Sea cucumber (Peniagone porcella) from mid atlantic ridge, depth approx 2500m, June 2010

Deepsea octopus (Benthoctopus johnsoniana) Mid-Atlantic Ridge, North Atlantic Ocean

Saduria entomon (Sharp-tailed oniscus, Oniscus entomon). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Ventral view of deepsea benthic Asteroid / Seastar (Hymenaster sp) from mid atlantic ridge, approx 2500m, June 2010

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Male gold-specs jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, with mouth brooding eggs, also known as the yellow barred jawfish, Mabul Island, Malaysia

This is a microscopic look at the detail on an Indian feather duster worm (Sabellastarte indica) one of the larger of this family reaching 4 inches across, Yap, Micronesia

Lizardfish feeding on a fish in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Drepanaspis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is a jawless fish from the Early Devonian of Germany

Pair of mandarinfish spawning, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Small lizardfish, Fiji
Small lizardfish (Synodus variegatus), Fiji

Kelp on Cuverville Island, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica

Drepanaspis gemuendenensis, an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period
Drepanaspis gemuendenensis is an extinct primitive jawless fish from the Devonian Period

A Drepanaspis on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea
An 8-inch-long primitive jawless fish of the species Drepanaspis gemuendenensis settles on the bottom of a shallow Devonian sea 380 million years ago

Comb Jelly (Coeloplana sp. ) adult, with feeding tentacles extended, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Comb Jelly (Coeloplana sp.) adult, with feeding tentacles extended, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Arcfin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris arcupinna) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Pink-speckled Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus leptocephalus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Bottlenose Skate (Rostroraja alba) Mermaids Purse eggcase (collection image)

Seaweed fronds and incoming tide at dawn, Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England, January

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) fronds and incoming tide at dawn, Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs, Kent, England, January

Fierce Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops feroculus) adult, at burrow entrance, Tatawa Besar Island, between Komodo and Flores Islands, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Ventral-barred Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus sericus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Red Rags Seaweed (Dilsea carnosa) fronds underwater, Pondfield Cove, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, July

Beanweed (Scytosiphon lomentaria) atttached to rock in shallow water at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Discoid Forkweed (Polyides rotundus) growing on rocks underwater, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, June

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) fronds, exposed at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) close-up of holdfasts and stipes, exposed at low tide, Kimmeridge, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, April

Sea-thong (Himanthalia elongata) and kelp fronds, in underwater habitat, Kimmeridge Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, July

Gold-speckled Shrimpgoby (Ctenogobiops pomastictus) adult, at burrow entrance in sand, Tanjung Gedong, Flores Island, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Arcfin Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris arcupinna) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Longjaw Shrimpgoby (Psilogobius prolatus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

Yellownose Shrimpgoby (Stonogobiops xanthorhinica) adult, with Randalls Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus randalli) at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp. ) at burrow entrance in sand
Variable Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus fasciatus) adult, with Snapping Shrimp (Alpheus sp.) at burrow entrance in sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Metallic Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) adult, with dorsal fin extended, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Blotchy Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris periophthalma) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Stargazer Snake Eel (Brachysomophis cirrocheilos) adult, close-up of head, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, July

Homarus gammarus, Common Lobster emerging from underneath rock, side view

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"Benthic Wonders of the Deep: A Glimpse into the Mysterious Abyss" Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp) showcasing its mesmerizing tentacles, captured at around 2700m depth along the mid-Atlantic ridge. Behold the captivating Blue Spotted Stingray (Dasyatis kuhlii), also known as Kuhl's Stingray, gracefully navigating through the depths of the ocean. The eerie presence of a Deep Sea Anglerfish sends chills down your spine as it lurks in darkness, relying on its bioluminescent lure to attract unsuspecting prey. Meet Yoda purpurata, an intriguing Acorn Worm or Enteropneust worm found in the North Atlantic Ocean's southern region - a true marvel with its unique appearance and behavior. Another enchanting sight from approximately 2700m deep along the mid-Atlantic ridge is Hydromedusa / Trachymedusa (Crossota sp), displaying its ethereal beauty amidst this mysterious underwater world. Witness Benthoctopus johnsoniana, a fascinating deep-sea octopus residing in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge of the North Atlantic Ocean - an intelligent creature adapted to survive under extreme conditions. Delicate yet resilient, behold Peniagone sp. , a benthic sea cucumber accompanied by its commensal polynoid polychaete partner - showcasing nature's intricate symbiotic relationships. Dive deeper into exploration and discover Peniagone porcella, another remarkable benthic sea cucumber species dwelling at approximately 2500m depth along the mid-Atlantic ridge. Once again encountering Benthoctopus johnsoniana; this time capturing our attention with its elusive presence amidst the vastness of Mid-Atlantic Ridge in North Atlantic Ocean's abyss.