Porifera Collection (page 3)

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

Orange and brown sponge, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Soft corals, sponges, and other invertebrates on a reef in Indonesia
Soft corals, sponges, and other invertebrates compete for space on a beautiful reef in Indonesia. This tropical region, within the Coral Triangle, is home to an incredible variety of marine life

Bristle Worms feeding on a large sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Indonesia
Detail of an encrusting sponge growing on a reef in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

Brittle Star on sponge, Belize

Whip sea fan with elephant ear sponge and diver, Papua New Guinea
Whip sea fan (Ctenocella sp.) with elephant ear sponge and diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Tube sponge on coral reef in Raja Ampat, Indonesia

Barrel sponge and diver, Belize

Scuba diver swims by some large sponges off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Small Basket Starfish hiding in a sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Bright orange sponge with sunburst, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge and seascape with sunburst, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

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

Brown tube sponge cluster, Nassau, The Bahamas

A spotted moray eel in a bright orange sponge, Stetson Bank, Gulf of Mexico

Purple Sponge on a deep reef
Purple sponge on a deep reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Diver and elephant ear sponge, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
Diver and elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta), Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia

Elephant ear sponge attached to a shipwreck, Solomon Islands
Elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) green-gray coloured attached to a shipwreck, with diver onlooking with torch, Solomon Islands

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

Diver and barrel sponge, Belize

Scuba diver propels over large tupe sponges, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Scuba diver propels over large tupe sponges using a diver propulsion vehicle, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

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

Scuba Diver swims over a large elephant ear sponge
Scuba diver swims over a large elephant ear sponge off the coast of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

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

Purple squat lobster on a sponge, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

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

Scorpionfish hiding in a barrel sponge, Nassau, The Bahamas

A large barrel sponge with Queen Angelfish on Caribbean reef

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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.