Halmahera Collection

Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla
FLO4605319 Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla, Abyssinia (Caucaso-Ethiopia)

An idyllic tropical island is surrounded by reef in the Halmahera Sea, Indonesia. This remote region is part of the heart of the Coral Triangle

Rings of mangrove trees grow inside a remote island lagoon in the Halmahera Sea. This area of Indonesia harbors extremely high marine biodiversity

Tattooed man of Halmahera, Maluku Islands
Tattooed man of Halmahera (Gilolo), Maluku Islands (Moluccas), and Berilla, an Edjow Galla, Abyssinia (Caucaso-Ethiop). Copied from an illustration in Henry Salts A Voyage to Abyssinia, 1814

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Stink Bug - Weda, Halmahera, Indonesia Date: 24-Mar-16

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Leaf Insect - camouflaged on leaf - Weda, Halmahera, Indonesia Date: 24-Mar-16

Medical leeches for sale in Indonesia C015 / 3539
Close up of medicinal leeches in jars for sale on the island of Tenate, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Bright orange christmas tree worm C015 / 3739
A bright orange christmas tree worm (Spirobranchus giganteus), close-up. Christmas tree worms live in tubes in hard coral. They get their name from their spiral tentacles

Ibu eruption, Halmahera Island, Indonesia
September 1, 2009 - Ibu eruption, Halmahera Island, Indonesia

Dukono volcano ash desert, Halmahera Island, Indonesia
September 4, 2009 - Dukono volcano ash desert, Halmahera Island, Indonesia

Map of The Moluccan Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius, 1630 (colour engraving)
XCF285146 Map of The Moluccan Island, engraved by Jodocus Hondius, 1630 (colour engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Nudibranch (Chromodoris kuniei)
A Nudibranch, Chromodoris kuniei, travelling over reef in South Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Boxer crab with anemones
This boxer crab, Lybia tesselata, attaches small stinging anemones to its claws for defence. Photographed at Depan Galala, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Crinoids growing in barrel sponge
Several colourful feather stars or crinoids grow within a barrel sponge. Photographed at the dive site Mare Gam 2, Mare Island, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pink cowrie shell on soft coral
A pink false cowrie shell, Pseudosimnia punctata, sat on soft coral. Photographed at Island Bay, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Soft coral goby in Indonesia
A soft coral goby, Pleurosicya boldinghi. This individual is well hidden on its soft coral host. Photographed in South Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Anemonefish in bleached anemone
A western clown anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris. Sheltering in an anemone that has been bleached, probably by global warming. Photographed at Lilai North, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Squat lobster in crinoid home
A crinoid squat lobster, Allogalathea elegans, Sheltering at the base of a colourful crinoid. Photographed at Lilai North, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pair of courting nudibranchs
A pair of nudibranchs, Chromodoris willani, getting ready to mate. Photographed on reef at TG Ball South, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Tree coral in Indonesia
A bright red tree coral, Dendronephthya sp. This lone coral is growing on an empty sea floor in South Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Sunlight streaming over brain coral
Sunlight filtering down through the water over a large single-structure brain coral, Goniastrea australensis. Photographed at the dive site Cliff and Caves, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Spiny waspfish on sand
A very well camouflaged spiny waspfish, Ablabys macracanthus. Sat on black sandy seabed near Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Sap-sucking slug on reef
Sap-sucking slug, Elysia ornata, crawling over a reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Shallow seagrass bed in Indonesia
A bed of seagrass growing in shallow water. Seagrass beds are important as they act as nurseries for a lot of marine species. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Young bigfin reef squid at night
Individual portrait of a juvenile bigfin reef squid, Sepioteuthis lessoniana. Taken during anight dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Group of spiny lobster
A group of painted spiny lobster, Panulirus versicolour, sheltered in a crevice. Photographed at Lilai North, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Detail of sea squirt
Detail of branching inside a sea squirt. Photographed on reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Large hard coral in Indonesia
An abstract shot of a large hard coral structure, taken by spinning the camera to cause motion blur. On a reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Starfish destroying the reef as it feeds
A crown of thorns starfish, Acanthaster planci. It is feeding on the reef and destroying it in the process, as can be seen by the white dead patches

Portrait of common lionfis
A portrait of a common lionfish, Pterois volitans. Photographed at Masi Raja, Pinnacles, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Brian coral in Indonesia
Sunlight streaming over a very large brain coral, Goniastrea australensis. On a reef off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Goby on soft coral in Indonesia
A many host Goby, Pleurosicya mossambica. Detailed view from above resting on pink soft coral. Photographed off Lilai Jetty, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Traditional Indonesian sailing boats
A group of colourful traditional sailing boats along the shore of Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pinnacle of rock in the Maluku islands
Split view image with rock pinnacle and reef below. Photographed at Tamotamo, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

View above clouds
Aerial view of clouds, shot from an airplane over Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Anemonefish in seagrass in Indonesia
Panda anemonefish, Amphiprion polymnus. A group sheter in their host anemone in a seagrass bed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Blenny in coral home
A midas blenny, Ecsenius midas, peeks out of its home in hard coral. Photographed at Temornadofa West, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Starfish feeding on coral reef
A group of crown of thorn starfish, Acanthaster planci, feeding and destroying the coral reef. Damanged patches of white coral can be seen where the seastars have fed

Fisherman with catch in Indonesia
Local fisherman presenting his morning catch, Photographed on Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Mouth of parrotfish
Close up of the mouth of a parrotfish, showing teeth. Taken on a night dive off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Shallow reef in Indonesia
Refelection of shallow reef. Photographed off Tafaga, Moti Island, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Mating nudibranch in Indonesia
A pair of nudibranch, Hypselodoris bullockii, mating. Photogrphed in West Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Hermit crab with sponge
A darkglove hermit crab, Calcinus haigae, that has placed a green sponge on its back. This is used for protection and camouflage. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Crocodile flatfish
A crocodile fish, Cymbacephalus beauforti. The flat body shape and colouration help it blend into the sea floor. Photographed off Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Abstract pattern of coral polyps
A close up of coral polyps, showing an abstract pattern intheir detail. Photographed at Masi Raja, Pinnacles, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Anthias swimming over healthy reef
A large school of anthias, Pseudanthias Sp. This is a perfect example of a healthy, colourful coral reef, found at Pilongga East, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Healthy reef scene in Indonesia
Glassfish, Ambassis macracanthus, surrounding healthy coral reef with tube sponge and featherstars. Photogrphed near Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

Pregnant pygmy seahorse in Indonesia
Pregnant pygmy seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti. This species only grows to a couple of cm long. Found on seafan in West Maitara, Tidore, Halmahera, Maluku Islands, Indonesia

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"Halmahera: Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Indonesia's Maluku Islands" The Tattooed Man of Halmahera, a living testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Maluku Islands. (INDO 20-01 65) Vibrant and diverse marine life thrives in Halmahera's crystal-clear waters, like this stunning nudibranch species, Chromodoris kuniei. (INDO 20-01 45) Discovering unique treasures in Indonesia: Medical leeches for sale - an intriguing traditional remedy found on Halmahera Island. (C015 / 3539) Dive into a kaleidoscope of colors with the bright orange Christmas tree worm, adding a touch of magic to Halmahera's underwater wonderland. (C015 / 3739) Witnessing nature's raw power: Ibu eruption on Halmahera Island leaves us in awe as we marvel at Earth's magnificent forces. Dukono volcano ash desert unveils an otherworldly landscape on Halmahera Island - a mesmerizing sight that captivates adventurous souls. Journey back in time with this vintage map engraved by Jodocus Hondius in 1630, showcasing the Moluccan Islands' historical significance and beauty. Boxer crab adorned with delicate anemones showcases nature's symbiotic relationships thriving beneath the surface off Halmahera Island. Crinoids gracefully growing within barrel sponges create ethereal underwater gardens around Halmahera Island – truly a sight to behold. Immerse yourself in the captivating wonders of Halmahera; where ancient traditions meet breathtaking natural landscapes and vibrant marine ecosystems await exploration.