Filter Feeders Collection (page 3)

Massive whale shark swimming under fishing nets with remora in tow, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark coming up from the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A colony of feather stars attached to sponge, Papua New Guinea
A colony of multi-colored Crinoid feather stars (Crinoid sp) attached to a sponge, Vannessas reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Papua New Guinea
Unidentified species of sponge with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

Whale shark descending to the depths with mouth wide open, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface, West Papua, Indonesia
Large whale shark siphoning water from the surface with sunrays painting lines on its skin, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark, Ari and Male Atoll, Maldives

Colony of crinoids, Papua New Guinea
Colony of crinoids, Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Soft coral polyps feeding, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Whale shark swimming up to the surface, silhouetted against sunrays and fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale Shark
The whale shark is a slow-moving filter feeder and can grow up to 12.65 meters or 41.50 feet

Close-up of a yellow Christmas tree worm
Yellow Christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Crinoids attached to a piece of wreckage, Solomon Islands

A diver looks into a cavern at a sponge, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Top view of a pnk barrel sponge against the cyan reef bottom, Indonesia
Top view of a pnk barrel sponge looking like a saucer against the cyan reef bottom, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from the surface while divers look on, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark breaching the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark breaching the surface, gulping water, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Barrel sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.) and diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe bay, Papua New Guinea

Whale shark breaching the surface while gulping water under fishing nets, with multiple reflections on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful tunicates grow on a reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral and crinoid with twin lamps
Diver illuminates mushroom leather coral (Sarcophyton sp.) and crinoid (Crinoid sp.) with twin lamps, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge, Papua New Guinea
A diver looks on at a giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria), Fathers reef, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A diver approaches colorful soft corals and crinoids on the reefs of Raja Ampat
A diver approaches colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) and crinoids on the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

A large sponge with diver in the background, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Diver with torchlight over large round pinkish barrel sponge, with sunlight in the distance, Spratly Islands, Malaysia

Pair of whale sharks sucking at fishing nets for scraps of fish, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark near surface with sun rays, Christmas Island, Australia

Orange yellow and blue sea apple feeding, Komodo, Indonesia

Whale shark with remora, Cenderawasih Bay, Indonesia
Whale shark with remora, its body reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Whale shark swimming around near the surface under fishing nets, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A colorful tunicate grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

Yellow criniod feather star balled up on the reefs edge in Fiji

A pair of tunicates grow on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
A pair of colorful tunicates grows on a reef in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This is a filter-feeding organism

Close-up image of a yellow crinoid on a Fijian reef

A barrel sponge with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
A barrel sponge (Xestosongia testudinaria) attached to a reef wall on South Emma reef (Kimbe Bay) with a yellow crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea

Large whale shark swimming near the surface with sunlight above, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A black and yellow Crinoid with diver and sunburst in background
A black and yellow Crinoid, with diver and sunburst in the background, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

Whale shark with head reflected on surface
Whale shark swimming under the surface, its head reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful crinoids and soft corals adorn a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful soft corals adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat
Colorful soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) adorn the stunning reefs of southern Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Large whale shark coming up to siphon water from fishing nets, with its mouth reflected on the surface, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

A whale shark with mouth wide open swimming underneath a bagan, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

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"Discovering the Graceful World of Filter Feeders: From Reef Manta Rays to Disco Clams" Majestic and serene, reef manta rays gracefully glide over the shallows off Ukumehame in a mesmerizing mating train. The female takes the lead, captivating our attention with her elegance. (Maui, Hawaii) In a burst of vibrant pink hues, Andean flamingos showcase their filter-feeding skills as they gather by shimmering lakeshores. These beautiful birds truly embody nature's artistry. Leedsichthys fish astound us as they prepare to engulf an Ichthyosaurus marine reptile in one swift motion – a testament to their immense size and efficient filter-feeding technique. A bulbed anemone thrives on a colorful reef within Komodo National Park, Indonesia – serving as both shelter and sustenance for various filter feeders that call this underwater paradise home. Witnessing a whale shark feeding beneath a fishing platform in West Papua is nothing short of awe-inspiring; its massive mouth wide open while it engulfs plankton-rich waters with grace and precision. As divers observe in wonderment, a colossal whale shark effortlessly filters through Cenderawasih Bay's crystal-clear waters, showcasing its magnificent feeding behavior once again. With mouths agape under fishing platforms in West Papua, whale sharks delicately suck at fishing nets hoping to find scraps of fish left behind - reminding us of their adaptability amidst changing environments. Nature paints an enchanting picture as yellow crinoid feather stars contrast against vibrant red fan coral in Papua New Guinea's pristine waters - these delicate creatures are skilled filter feeders too. Underneath Sulawesi's turquoise waves lies the disco clam; adorned with iridescent lights that flicker like tiny disco balls – another fascinating example of how filter feeders thrive in diverse ecosystems.