Porifera Collection (page 4)

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

School of Brown Chromis near a large elephant ear sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A large orange elephant ear sponge on a reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Rope sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Purple elephant ear sponge with diver, Papua New Guinea
Purple elephant ear sponge (Ianthella basta) with diver, Restorf Island, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

Diver and Hawksbill Turtle on caribbean reef

Coral and sponge reef, Belize

Orange sponge with crinoid attached, Papua New Guinea
Orange sponge with crinoid attached and diver, Papua New Guinea

Curly bright orange sponge with greyish whip coral, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia

Rope sponges on a deep reef off the cosat of Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A red tassled scorpionfish camouflaged against pink sponge
A red tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopis oxycephala) camouflaged against pink sponge, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

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

Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab peeks out of its shell, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands
Red Reef Hermit Crab peeks out of its shell, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

A yellowline arrow crab in a blue vase sponge in Caribbean waters

A massive barrel sponge grows on a reef near Alor, Indonesia
A massive barrel sponge grows on a beautiful reef near Alor, Indonesia. This remote region is known for its beautiful reefs and spectacular marine biodiversity

Cryptic Teardrop Crab on purple sponge, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Banded Butterflyfish hover over sea sponges, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Close-up of orange cup coral in the Caribbean

Colorful reef scene with bright orange tube sponge and soft coral profiled against cerulean blue water and sun, Jardines De La Reina, Cuba

Hermit crab on sponge in Gulf of Mexico

Juvenille Damselfish use a large sponge for cover
Juvenile Damselfish use a large sponge for cover, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands

Barrel sponge seascape, Belize

A massive barrel sponge grows on a healthy coral reef near the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. This beautiful, tropical region is home to an incredible variety of marine life

The Salvador Dali sponge with intricate swirling surface pattern, Indonesia
A diver looks on at the Salvador Dali sponge (Petrosia lignosa) which only grows with this intricate swirling surface pattern in Gorontalo waters, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Papua New Guinea
Bright orange sponge with diver and torch, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A large barrel sponge covered with crinoids in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This area is known for its spectacular marine biodiversity

A large group of purple tube sponge sits high on the reef, Bonaire, Caribbean Netherlands.The Hilma Hooker Shipwreck is visible in the background

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

A blue starfish clings to a barrel sponge in Indonesia
A blue starfish (Linckia laevigata) clings to barrel sponge in Komodo National Park, Indonesia. This tropical region in Indonesia is known for its spectacular coral reefs and high marine biodiversity

A species of Pirania, a primitive sponge that populated the ocean floors 505 million
A species of Pirania, a primitive sponge that populated the ocean floors about 505 million years ago. The stems were hollow with bunches of long spicules attached to them

An Olenoides trilobite scurries across a Middle Cambrian ocean floor
An Olenoides serratus trilobite scurries across a Middle Cambrian ocean floor about 500 million years ago. Olenoides serratus grew to be about four inches long

Red Banded Polypore -Fomitopsis pinicola-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Queen Angelfish -Holacanthus ciliaris- in front of sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

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Scuba diving along the Coral reef. Diver with torch and Tube sponges Date:

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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.