Porifera Collection (page 2)

Spotlight goby (Gobiosoma louisae) looking out from inside a Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis), growing on a coral reef. Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies

Molokini Crater Maui Hawaii Usa A Single Scuba Diver

Molokini Maui Hawaii Usa; Scuba Diver With A Video Camera At A Volcanic Crater And Red Sponges ( Porifera)

Pair of banded butterflyfish roaming the reef, Nassau, The Bahamas

Red Sponge (Porifera), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Euplectella aspergillum, glass sponge
Bleached skeleton the a deep-water glass sponge (Euplectella aspergillum). This species can be found attached to rocky parts of the sea floor in the western Pacific near the Philippines

Hydnoceras tuberosum, fossil glass sponge
A vase-shaped, fossil glass (silaceous skeleton) sponge from the Devonian of New York

Coeloptychium agaricoides, fossil sponge
This hexactinellid (six rayed spiculed) sponge originates from the Cretaceous of Westphalia, Germany. It has a maximum diameter 8 cm. Sponges are filter feeders and live on plankton

Sycon sponge
Sycon sp. sponge (centre). Sponges are primitive aquatic animals that filter food from the water. Their bodies are supported by an internal skeleton of calcium or silicon based spicules (spines)

Living Sponge
PM-5069 LIVING SPONGE Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Encrusting coralline Algae and Yellow Sponge - Indonesia
VT-5137 Encrusting coralline Algae and Yellow Sponge Indonesia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Crinoids cling to a large sponge on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Coral Reef scene, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Coral reef environment, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Small peppermint shrimp inside of tube sponge in Caribbean

Coral reef and sponges, Belize

Yellow tube sponges and a large group of whip coral adorn the deep reef of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Bright sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Striped blenny on a pink sponge, Papua New Guinea
Striped blenny on a pink sponge, Volcano Crater, Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Scuba diver swimming underwater, Bonaire, Caribbea Netherlands
Scuba diver swimming underwater at the Alice in Wonderland dive site in Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck, Bali
Giant barrel sponge and sea whip in front of the Liberty Wreck with diver in background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

A scorpionfish lays on a coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Brittle Starfish on an orange sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Scuba diver propels above a large vase sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A diver looks on at a tassled scorpionfish lying in a barrel sponge
A diver looks on at a tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopis oxycephala) lying in a barrel sponge, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Crinoids adorn large sponges under Siladen Jetty, Indonesia
Crinoids adorn large sponges under Siladen Jetty, Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

Hermit Crab on a large elephant ear sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Diver swims above a large sponge in Horseshoe Bay, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, coral and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, taken at Cannibal Rock, Horseshoe Bay, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

Harlequin shrimp with bright red sponge in the background, Bali
Harlequin shrimp (Hymenocera elegans), with bright red sponge in the background, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Fish swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge
Fish including bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus), swarm over a shipwreck that is covered in elephant ear sponge, Solomon Islands

Scuba Diver swims underwater amongst large pipe sponges
Scuba diver swimming underwater amongst large pipe sponges, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Diver looks on at sponges, soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A large barrel sponge grows on a reef dropoff near Sulawesi, Indonesia
A large barrel sponge grows on a reef dropoff in Bunaken Marine Park, near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Trumpetfish, Belize

Barrel sponge on Liberty Wreck, Bali, Indonesia

Big orange elephant ear sponge under the Salt Pier, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Colorful crinoids and sponges grow on a vibrant reef in Indonesia
Colorful crinoids and sponges grow on a vibrant reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This beautiful area harbors extraordinary marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for divers

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

Tube sponges on the Wreck of the Willaurie, Nassau, The Bahamas

Diver approaching giant barrel sponge on a reef, Raja Ampat
Diver approaching giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) on a reef in Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Colorful reefs covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals
Colorful reefs in Raja Ampat covered in orange Dendronephthya soft corals, West Papua, Indonesia

A scuba diver explores a reef with a large barrel sponge, Indonesia
A scuba diver explores a reef in Komodo National Park where large barrel sponges grow. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Salt Pier seen perched on top of reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Cowrie Shell on a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Cowrie shell on a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Diver looks on at a colorful Komodo seascape, Indonesia
Diver looks on at sponges, pink soft corals and crinoids in a colorful Komodo seascape, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

A massive barrel sponge grows n the Solomon Islands
A massive barrel sponge grows on a steep dropoff in the Solomon Islands. This Melanesian region is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A Hamlet uses a large elephant ear sponge as place to hide, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Hairy squat lobster amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Bali
Hairy squat lobster (Lauriea siagiani) amongst a pink and orange colored sponge, Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia

Diver looks on at a bright red soft coral and sponge hanging from a cave
Diver looks on at a bright red soft coral Dendronephthya sp. and sponge hanging from the roof of a cave, Gorontalo, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Porifera, also known as sponges, are fascinating creatures found in various aquatic environments around the world. From the vibrant coral reefs of Trinidad and Tobago to the icy waters of Lake Baikal in Russia, these organisms come in a wide array of shapes, sizes, and colors. In Little Tobago, a Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue snail gracefully crawls over a delicate sponge called Cyphoma signatum. The contrasting patterns on both species create an enchanting sight for divers and marine enthusiasts alike. Caribbean coral reefs boast the presence of a yellow tube sponge called Aplysina fistularis. Its intricate growth pattern adds depth and texture to this underwater wonderland. Traveling all the way to Siberia's Lake Baikal, we encounter an extraordinary combination: a Lake Baikal sponge surrounded by freshwater snails. This unique ecosystem showcases nature's ability to adapt and thrive even in extreme conditions. The portrait of a Giant frogfish resting on a large Yellow elephant ear sponge captures their symbiotic relationship perfectly. These sponges provide camouflage for these masters of disguise while benefiting from protection against predators. Heading towards the Channel Islands in the UK, we find ourselves observing Cliona celata or Boring Sponge at work. With its specialized enzymes, this tiny creature excavates tunnels within hard substrates like shells or rocks - truly nature's architects. Bonaire presents us with another captivating scene featuring two distinct sponges: Stove-pipe sponge (Aplysina archeri) alongside Orange elephant ear sponge (Agelas clathrodes). Their vibrant hues bring life to this Caribbean paradise. Venturing into deeper waters near coral seamounts reveals an intriguing sight – gravid female Glass/Ghost shrimp delicately perched upon Glass sponges (Hexactinellida). This interaction highlights how different species rely on each other for survival.