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Visayan Sea Collection

The Visayan Sea, located in the heart of the Philippines' Visayas region

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pelagic Thresher Shark, Philippines

Pelagic Thresher Shark, Philippines
There are three species of thresher sharks all characterized by the unmistakably elongated upper lobes of their tail fin. This one, the pelagic thresher shark (Alopias pelagicus)

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Satellite image of the Philippines

Satellite image of the Philippines
March 2002 - Satellite image of the Philippines

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), Oslob, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Whale shark (Rhincodon typus), Oslob, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Shoal of sardines, Panagsama Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Shoal of sardines, Panagsama Beach, Moalboal, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Sugar Beach sunset, Bantayan Island, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Sugar Beach sunset, Bantayan Island, Cebu, The Visayas, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: A multitude of sponges, tunicates, feather stars, sea stars, soft

A multitude of sponges, tunicates, feather stars, sea stars, soft and hard corals as well as fish co-exist harmoniously
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Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu

Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Starry night octopus, Octopus luteus, foraging on coral reef at night, Malapascua, Cebu

Starry night octopus, Octopus luteus, foraging on coral reef at night, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Dorid nudibranchs, Chromodoris spp. Lapus Lapus Island marine park, Malapascua, Cebu

Dorid nudibranchs, Chromodoris spp. Lapus Lapus Island marine park, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Polycerid nudibranch, Nembrotha kubaryana, Lapus Lapus Island, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Polycerid nudibranch, Nembrotha kubaryana, Lapus Lapus Island, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pair of nudibranchs, Chromodoris quadricolor, on sponge, Lapus Lapus Island, Malapascua, Cebu

Pair of nudibranchs, Chromodoris quadricolor, on sponge, Lapus Lapus Island, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Sap-sucking sea slug, Elysia ornata, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Sap-sucking sea slug, Elysia ornata, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Nudibranch, Nembrotha cristata, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Nudibranch, Nembrotha cristata, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Aeolid nudibranch, Pteraeolidia ianthina, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Aeolid nudibranch, Pteraeolidia ianthina, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Common seahorse, Hippocampus taeniopterus, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (rr)

Common seahorse, Hippocampus taeniopterus, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pair of orange banded pipefish, Doryrhamphus pessuliferus, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Pair of orange banded pipefish, Doryrhamphus pessuliferus, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Group of nudibranchs, Phyllidia varicosa, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines

Group of nudibranchs, Phyllidia varicosa, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pair of nudibranchs, Nembrotha cristata, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)

Pair of nudibranchs, Nembrotha cristata, Gato Island, Cebu, Philippines (rr)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pair of network pipefish, Corythoichthys flavofasciatus, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines

Pair of network pipefish, Corythoichthys flavofasciatus, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Whelk, Nassarius sp. at night, Lighthouse, Malapascua Island, Northern Cebu

Whelk, Nassarius sp. at night, Lighthouse, Malapascua Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan Sea)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu

Warty frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, head detail, Gato Island, Northern Cebu, Philippines (Visayan)
Andre Seale / SpecialistStock

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Highly diverse coral head, Apo Island marine reserve, Philippines (Visayan sea) (RR)

Highly diverse coral head, Apo Island marine reserve, Philippines (Visayan sea) (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Map puffer, Arothron mappa, eye and skin texture detail, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea

Map puffer, Arothron mappa, eye and skin texture detail, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Pair of mandarinfish, Synchiropus splendidus, mating, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines

Pair of mandarinfish, Synchiropus splendidus, mating, Malapascua, Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
Andre Seale / SplashdownDirect

Background imageVisayan Sea Collection: Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines

Tigertail seahorse, Hippocampus comes, male, Malapascua, Northern Cebu, Philippines, Visayan Sea (RR)
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The Visayan Sea, located in the heart of the Philippines' Visayas region, is a mesmerizing marine paradise that never fails to captivate visitors with its breathtaking beauty. From the vibrant shoals of sardines at Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, Cebu, to the majestic presence of pelagic thresher sharks off its shores, this sea offers an abundance of natural wonders. As you explore the depths of the Visayan Sea, you'll encounter a diverse array of marine life. The gentle giants known as whale sharks gracefully glide through its waters near Oslob, Cebu, providing an awe-inspiring spectacle for lucky onlookers. Meanwhile, satellite images showcase the vastness and grandeur of this Southeast Asian gem. At Sugar Beach on Bantayan Island in Cebu's Visayas region, you can witness stunning sunsets that paint the sky with hues so vivid they seem unreal. This tranquil setting serves as a reminder that nature's beauty knows no bounds. Venturing further into these azure waters reveals thriving ecosystems teeming with life. In Apo Island Marine Reserve's reefs at Cogon lies a harmonious coexistence between sponges, tunicates, feather stars, sea stars and various fish species – showcasing nature's delicate balance. Delving deeper into Northern Cebu's Gato Island unravels hidden treasures like warty frogfishes whose intricate details leave observers spellbound. And under cover of darkness at Malapascua Island in Cebu’s Visayan Sea awaits another enchanting sight: starry night octopuses foraging along coral reefs – their movements illuminated by bioluminescent magic. But it doesn't end there; Lapus Lapus Island Marine Park boasts an extraordinary display of dorid nudibranchs from Chromodoris spp.