Seabeds Collection

Cuba. True-colour satellite image of the island of Cuba (upper left to lower right) in the Caribbean Sea. North is at top. Vegetation is green, water is blue and clouds are white

Off-shore oil rig surrounded by sailing fireboat and flying helicopter, underwater cross-section depicting the rigs foundations

Fifteen-spined Stickleback (Spinachia spinachia) adult, swimming amongst eelgrass, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, August

Jellyfishes

Bobbit Worm (Eunice aphroditois) adult, feeding on small worm, in hole on black sand, Retak Larry, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Purple Sunstar (Solaster endeca) adult, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Aesop Shrimp (Pandalus montagui) adult, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Ornate Slippery Goby (Lubricogobius ornatus) adult, on black sand beside coral, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

European Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) adult, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Diagonal Shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris diagonalis) adult, at hole entrance on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Common Dab (Limanda limanda) adult, camouflaged on sandy seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Common Hermit Crab (Pagurus bernhardus) adult, with Hermit Crab Fur Hydroid (Hydractinia echinata) on shell, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Dead Mans Fingers (Alcyonium digitatum) colony, growing on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Harbour Crab (Liocarcinus depurator) adult, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Sea Loch Anemone (Protanthea simplex) adults, group with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Burrowing Anemone (Cerianthus lloydii) adult, with tentacles extended, on muddy silt in sea loch, Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, June

Hearth Heart Urchin (Maretia planulata) adults, group on black sand, Manado, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Lollyfish Sea Cucumber (Holothuria atra) adult, Nusa Penida, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

Peacock Sole (Pardachirus pavoninus) juvenile, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Manado Seahorse (Hippocampus manadensis) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Papuan Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis papuensis) adult, on black sand, Nudi Falls, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, December

Highfin Snake-eel (Ophichthus altipennis) adult, head at hole entrance in sand, Sipadan Island, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia, December

Great Scallop (Pecten maximus) adult, with tentacles extended, on seabed in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Gaping File Shell (Limaria hians) adult, with tentacles extended, amongst maerl in sea loch, Loch Carron, Ross and Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland, June

Ostracod (Ostracoda sp. ) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April
Ostracod (Ostracoda sp.) adult, on sand at night, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, April

Trapezium Horse Conch (Pleuroploca trapezium) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Bat Volute (Cymbiola vespertilio) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Paddle-flap Scorpionfish (Rhinopias eschmeyeri) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Monster Shrimpgoby (Tomiyamichthys oni) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Yellowfoot Shrimpgoby (Vanderhorstia phaeosticta) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Ocellated Flounder (Pseudorhombus dupliciocellatus) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Ventral-barred Shrimpgoby (Cryptocentrus sericus) adult, at burrow entrance, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Fingered Dragonet (Dactylopus dactylopus) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Kuiters Dragonet (Dactylopus kuiteri) adult, close-up of head, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Delicate Dragonet (Callionymus delicatulus) adult, resting on sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

White-margined Moray (Gymnothorax albimarginatus) adult, free-swimming on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Brassy Trevally (Caranx papuensis) adult, with Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) adult, swimming over black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Hairtail Snakeblenny (Xiphasia setifer) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, January

Prickly Brittlestar (Ophiocoma erinaceus) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P
Berrys Bobtail Squid (Euprymna berryi) adult, burying in sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Schmeltz Discodoris Nudibranch (Discodoris schmeltziana) adult, crawling on sand, Horseshoe Bay, Nusa Kode, Rinca Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N. P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March
Orange-spotted Mitre (Mitra mitra) adult, on sand, Padar Island, Komodo N.P. Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, March

Black-banded Cerberilla Nudibranch (Cerberilla annulata) adult, on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Isopod (Idotea linearis) adult, amongst eelgrass on sandy seabed, Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, September

Lined Fireworm (Pherecardia striata) adult, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June

Honeycomb Starfish (Pentaceraster alveolatus) adult, feeding, scavenged on Blue-spotted Ribbontail Ray (Taeniura lymma) corpse, on black sand at night, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands

Spotfin Frogfish (Antennarius nummifer) adult, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, September

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"Exploring the Enchanting Seabeds: A Journey through Captivating Marine Life" Dive into the depths of Cuba's seabeds, where an off-shore oil rig stands surrounded by a majestic display of sailing fireboats and a soaring helicopter. Delve beneath the surface to witness a mesmerizing underwater cross-section, unveiling the intricate foundations that support these remarkable structures. In Studland Bay, Isle of Purbeck, be captivated by the graceful Fifteen-spined Stickleback as it elegantly swims amongst vibrant eelgrass. Travel to Lembeh Straits in Sulawesi, Sunda Islands and encounter the Hairtail Snakeblenny at rest on black sand - its striking presence against this contrasting backdrop is truly awe-inspiring. Brandy Bay in Isle of Purbeck reveals another fascinating creature - behold the Sea-hare adult gracefully adorning the seabed with its unique beauty. Witness an extraordinary partnership between nature's inhabitants as you observe the Yellownose Shrimpgoby alongside Randalls Snapping Shrimp. Venturing further into Lembeh Straits, prepare to be amazed by a close-up encounter with the enigmatic Black-spotted Puffer; its intricately patterned head leaving you spellbound. Marvel at nature's ferocity as you witness a Bobbit Worm feeding on a small worm within its hidden hole amidst Retak Larry's black sand. Loch Carron in Ross and Cromarty offers breathtaking sights such as Purple Sunstar gracing sea loch's floor while Common Starfish indulges in a feast upon dead crab. Discover tranquility within Loch Fyne, Argyll and Bute as an Aesop Shrimp rests peacefully on its seabed home. Conclude your journey amidst Sulawesi's Lembeh Straits where Orange-spotted Pipefish glides effortlessly across black sand - their vibrant hues adding splendor to this enchanting marine world.