Red Sea

A pair of vivid yellow citron gobies sits between corals. The small reef dwellers display their typical intense yellow colouration.
A magnificent emperor angelfish swims through a colourful reef scene with vivid soft corals in orange, pink and violet. The deep blue water forms a dramatic contrast to the warm coral colours, while small anthias are visible in the background.
A green sea turtle rests on the sandy floor beside scattered corals, gazing calmly upwards.
A large school of batfish swims in open water while sunbeams enter from above. A diver is visible small in the background.
Two red lionfish (Pterois volitans) hover beneath a wreck section covered with colourful soft corals and purple gorgonians. The spread fin rays form an impressive pattern.
A snorkeller swims alongside a spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) in turquoise-blue shallow water. The encounter between human and dolphin radiates harmony.
A school of barracudas swims in tight formation through the open water. The slender, silvery-gleaming bodies with dark crossbands form an impressive group.
A red lionfish (Pterois volitans) spreads its imposing fin rays before the backdrop of the Kingston wreck.
Vivid red and pink soft corals (Dendronephthya) on a coral block in the Red Sea. Anthias swim in the sunlight above, which falls from above through the blue water.
A dense school of small glassfish fills the interior of a wreck, illuminated by incoming sunlight. Wreck of the Carnatic.
A large school of dolphins swims elegantly through the crystal-clear blue water. The marine mammals move in typical formation through the open water, while air bubbles accompany their movements.
A reef wall in the Red Sea, lushly covered with orange and pink soft corals (Dendronephthya). A pink gorgonian and a school of anthias complete the colourful image.
A diver explores a spectacular coral wall with vivid pink soft corals and orange sponges. Small anthias swim among the corals, while the intense colour richness of the reef is showcased in crystal-clear blue water.
Orange whip corals (Ellisella) project from a reef wall into the blue water. Anthias swim above them; soft corals in pink cover the wall.
A giant sea fan gorgonian (Subergorgia) grows on the steep face of a reef in the Red Sea. A diver with a torch hovers in the background, illustrating the enormous size of the gorgonian.
Super-macro shot of a coiled feather star arm (Crinoidea). The finely articulated arms with alternating brown and white segments form a fascinating spiral structure.
A diver with a torch is framed by a window of colourful soft corals in pink, red and orange. Small yellow fish swim among the corals.
A red lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovers beside an encrusted reef wall in the blue water. The striped fin rays and patterned body stand out impressively from the blue background.
A female diver swims alongside a magnificent reef wall with vivid red and pink soft corals against deep blue water. The colour-intensive scene shows the spectacular underwater landscape of a tropical coral reef with its rich biodiversity.
Four spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swim closely together in clear blue water. Further dolphins of the school are visible in the background.
A colourful reef scene with lush growth of pink and violet soft corals and large gorgonian sea fans against deep blue water. The vibrant coral formation shows the typical species diversity of a healthy tropical reef.
Wide-angle shot of a large coral-covered wreck on the seafloor of the Red Sea. The structure of the hull is still recognisable beneath the growth; a diver hovers alongside.
A majestic scalloped hammerhead shark glides elegantly through the deep blue water, while further sharks are visible in the background. The characteristic spread pectoral fins and the streamlined design of the animal are perfectly showcased.
A freediver photographs a spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) in crystal-clear water from above. The encounter shows the curiosity of the dolphin towards the human.
Macro portrait of an anemone hermit crab (Dardanus) in a striped snail shell. The hairy legs, stalked eyes and mouthparts are visible in detail.
A large school of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swims in shallow water, accompanied by snorkellers at the surface. The dolphins move synchronously as a group through the clear water.
BSA motorcycles in the cargo hold of the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm in the Red Sea. Red soldierfish swim among the cargo.
Super-macro shot of the eye of a hinge-beak shrimp (Rhynchocinetes durbanensis). The spherical compound eye shimmers greenish; the red body with white spots is visible in the background.
An enormous school of glassfish swirls inside a wreck, forming fascinating patterns in the incoming light.
A spirally growing whip coral extends into the blue water.
A colourful coral block in the Red Sea, covered with pink soft corals (Dendronephthya) and surrounded by orange anthias. A diver hovers in the background above the reef.
A spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) swims elegantly in sunlight through the clear water. Further dolphins of the school are visible in the background. The streamlined shape is perfectly visible.
Portrait of a cardinalfish (Apogon) mouthbrooding its eggs. The clutch is clearly visible between the teeth in the open mouth. The iridescent head colours glow in the camera flash.
A group of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) swims just below the water surface in crystal-clear water. The slender bodies and long snouts are clearly recognisable.
Macro portrait of a young whitetip reef shark (Triaenodon obesus). The eye with the slit-shaped pupil and the rough shark skin are visible in detail.
A motorcycle covered in sediment and growth inside the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. A small fish has hidden between the wheels. A fascinating testimony of this underwater time capsule.
A detailed macro shot shows a feather star in warm brown and golden tones. The feathered arms of the echinoderm form a dense, ornamental pattern on the seafloor.
A snorkeller swims above a group of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) in the clear blue water. Several dolphins glide elegantly beneath her.
A red lionfish (Pterois volitans) hovers in front of a large orange gorgonian on the reef. In the background, a school of small fish and further colourful corals in the backlight of the sun.
An underwater photographer hovers above a reef ledge covered with colourful soft corals (Dendronephthya) in the Red Sea. The corals glow in pink, rose and orange.
Super-macro shot of a pink-eye goby (Bryaninops natans) on a hard coral. The transparent body with the vivid pink-violet eyes and yellow belly is a fascinating sight.
Wreck structure in the Red Sea, lushly covered with colourful soft corals (Dendronephthya) and gorgonians in red, orange, yellow and white. The sun shines through the water from above.
The mast of a sunken crane in the Red Sea, completely covered with colourful soft corals in pink, orange and white. A diver hovers beside the wreck; a school of small fish surrounds the structure.
Grey reef sharks glide in formation through the open blue water. Their silvery shimmering bodies stand out impressively against the intense blue of the open ocean.
A diver with underwater camera hovers in the canyon of the Thomas Reef in the Red Sea. The blue light from outside frames the silhouette of the diver with his torch.
A spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris) swims beneath the glittering water surface. In the background, a large school of further dolphins is visible above the sandy floor.
A diver hovers next to a reef overhang covered with vivid pink gorgonians and red soft corals. A school of orange anthias surrounds the corals.
Portrait of an anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis) against a black background. The vivid orange-yellow male with the elongated dorsal fin is a typical reef dweller of the Red Sea.
A large yellow lettuce coral (Turbinaria reniformis) on the reef in the Red Sea. The leaf-shaped coral forms an impressive structure.
A diver hovers next to a magnificent, vivid red soft coral that spectacularly unfurls against the deep blue water. The scene shows the impressive colour richness of a tropical coral reef with the characteristic size and form of a Dendronephthya coral.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the blue water while a small companion fish swims beside it. The impressive wingspan and the characteristic cephalic fins of the manta are clearly visible as it moves through the open water.
A phyllidiella nudibranch (Phyllidiella pustulosa) on a red sponge during a night dive. The black body with pink-white warts and yellow tips is a characteristic feature.
A school of scalloped hammerhead sharks patrols in the deep blue water. The elegant predators swim in loose formation at various depths.
A tiny pipefish in portrait. The macro shot clearly shows the fine details of the small marine animal with its transparent to pinkish skin.
A spotted eagle ray (Aetobatus narinari) glides elegantly through the deep blue water. The white underside and the spotted upper side with the long tail are clearly visible.
A feather star with its delicate, feathery arms against a black background. The pink-red arms are tightly coiled and display the delicate pattern of the pinnules.
A diver hovers through a narrow gap in an underwater cave. The blue light from the entrance and the diver's torch illuminate the encrusted rock walls.
A diver hovers beside a magnificent soft coral wall with vivid red and pink corals against deep blue water. The colourful scene shows the impressive contrast between the warm coral colours and the cool blue of the open water.
A freediver with camera dives down to a large school of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris). Snorkellers at the surface observe the scene from above.
A green sea turtle rests peacefully on the sandy seafloor among seagrass. A small yellow pilot fish swims near the turtle's head, creating a harmonious underwater scene.
A diver with a torch hovers in an opening framed by vivid red, pink and orange soft corals (Dendronephthya). The blue water in the background forms a perfect contrast.
A diver with a torch admires a large vivid red soft coral (Dendronephthya) on a reef slope in the Red Sea. Yellow gorgonians and a school of anthias complete the colourful scene.
The wreck of the Rosalie Moller lies on the seabed, its bow and superstructure heavily encrusted with corals and other marine organisms. The metal structures are still clearly recognisable and have developed into an artificial reef providing habitat for various species.
A diver photographs a wreck structure in the Red Sea that is lushly covered with red and orange soft corals (Dendronephthya). The diversity of colours is impressive.
Interior of a truck in the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. The cab is overgrown with corals and marine organisms.
A colourful coral block in the Red Sea, densely covered with vivid pink and magenta soft corals (Dendronephthya) and golden-yellow gorgonians. Small fish swim above it in the blue water.
An old vehicle inside the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm, thickly coated with sediment and corrosion. The cab and wheels are still clearly recognisable; the atmosphere is mysterious.
A magnificent coral formation in the Red Sea, densely covered with colourful soft corals in pink, rose and purple. Orange anthias swim among the corals.
More stacked motorcycles in the cargo hold of the wreck of the SS Thistlegorm. The vehicles are covered with corals and sponges.
A colourful coral reef in the Red Sea with a school of orange anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis). The sun shines from above through the clear blue water onto the corals.
A scalloped hammerhead shark swims majestically through the deep blue water. The characteristic hammer-shaped head is clearly recognisable; another shark's silhouette is visible in the background.
A freediver observes a large school of dolphins gliding elegantly through the clear blue water. The marine mammals display their typical group behaviour and swim in loose formation above the sandy seafloor with scattered coral formations.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid red and pink soft corals surrounded by numerous orange-red anthias. The coral garden glows in intense colours against the deep blue water, while small anthias swim among the coral branches.
Large red soft corals (Dendronephthya) project into the blue water, surrounded by a school of golden anthias. The sun shines from above through the water, creating a dramatic atmosphere.
A vivid yellow citron goby sits on a coral. The fine blue stripes on the head and the large eyes are clearly visible in this macro shot.
A species-rich coral reef in the shallow water of the Red Sea. Various hard and soft corals in vivid colours cover the reef slope, including Acropora table corals and Porites corals.
A vivid yellow butterflyfish in portrait format against a black background. The characteristic large dark eye and the distinctive longitudinal lines on the body are clearly recognisable — this is a masked butterflyfish.
An oceanic whitetip shark (Longimanus) swims elegantly through the deep blue water, accompanied by a school of black-and-white striped pilotfish. The small companion fish use the shark for protection and follow it closely as it swims majestically through the open water.
Macro shot of a diadem sea urchin (Diadema setosum). The red anal cone between the blue-black spines is clearly visible.
Macro portrait of a small goby (Blenniidae) looking frontally into the camera. The large eyes with golden iris patterns and the facial details are sharply captured.
A large school of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) glides synchronously through the crystal-clear shallow water. Snorkellers observe the animals from the surface.
A freediver observes a large school of spinner dolphins gliding elegantly through the blue water. The dolphins display typical schooling behaviour and move synchronously in a loose formation through the clear water.
A lushly encrusted vertical wall with soft corals, sponges, gorgonians and schools of small reef fish. An explosion of colour in orange, red and pink.
A red lionfish spreads its imposing fin fans above a coral reef. Numerous anthias surround it, while sunlight falls from above.
An oceanic whitetip shark (Longimanus) swims majestically through the deep blue water, accompanied by a large school of black-and-white striped pilotfish. The small companion fish use the shark for protection and transport — a fascinating example of commensalism in the open ocean.
Super-macro shot of a cleaner shrimp. The transparent animal shows fine details of the mouthparts, antennae and the translucent body with blue and red colour tones.
A blenny peers curiously out of its hole in the reef. The oversized eyes with yellow rims and the spotted face make this super-macro shot particularly charming.
An enormous school of glassfish (Parapriacanthus) fills the interior of a wreck in the Red Sea. The silvery shimmering small fish form a dense, swirling cloud among the wreck structures.
A majestic reef manta glides elegantly through the deep blue water, using its characteristic cephalic fins to filter plankton. The underside of the manta shows the typical white pattern with dark spots, and a small companion fish is visible in the background.
A magnificent reef scene with vivid pink and violet soft corals growing on a reef pillar. In the clear blue water, small anthias swim while the sun shines from above through the water and creates a dreamlike underwater backdrop.
Extreme frontal shot of a lizardfish on the sandy floor. The iridescent eyes and the detailed head structure are perfectly captured in this super-macro shot.
A majestic sea turtle swims elegantly through the deep blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from the surface. The turtle is surrounded by small fish and presents its characteristic shell pattern in perfect perspective.
A spectacular reef scene with magnificent pink-red soft corals growing on a reef wall, surrounded by a school of small orange-yellow fish. The deep blue water in the background and the vivid corals create an impressive contrast in this vibrant underwater landscape.
A school of batfish hovers in the open water, photographed from below against the bright sun. The disc-shaped silhouettes with the yellow pelvic fins make for an impressive image.
A crocodilefish (Papilloculiceps longiceps) lies well camouflaged on the encrusted wreck. A diver hovers in the background; orange sponges cover the wreck.
Colourful reef with red and pink soft corals (Dendronephthya) against blue water. Sun ball (Snell's window) in the background.
A school of approximately 15 dolphins swims elegantly through the deep blue water. The marine mammals move in loose formation through the open water, their characteristic streamlined bodies and typical colouration with paler undersides clearly visible.
A wreck section densely covered with hard and soft corals forms a colourful artificial reef. A diver hovers above it in the blue water.
A majestic hawksbill sea turtle swims elegantly through the blue water, while sunbeams penetrate from above through the water surface. The characteristic heart-shaped head shape and the beautiful shell pattern are clearly recognisable.
A green sea turtle grazes peacefully on a seagrass meadow on the sandy seafloor. The turtle stirs up sand in the process, illustrating its natural food-searching behaviour in the seagrass.
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