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Orange cup coral (Tubastraea coccinea) belongs to a group of corals known as large-polyp stony corals. This non-reef building coral extends beautiful translucent tentacles at night. Sea of Cortez,Baja California, Mexico. Cnidaria.

$Ellisella, commonly known as Sea Whip, is a genus of soft coral in the family Ellisellidae. \nThe dominant color of Ellisella is brown to reddish. The polyps are white with eight tentacles.\nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, Indonesia \n3°55'0.858 S 134°6'6.102 E at 6m depth$

A red tubicolous worm (Serpula vermicularis) in the French Mediterranean Sea

Sea life Orange coral from scuba diver point of view

Sea life - Red Gorgonian - Paramuricea clavata

Sea anemone at Birmingham National Sealife Centre

Deep water mushroom soft coral, Heteropolypus ritteri is a genus of soft corals in the family. Monterey Bay, California. Alcyoniidae.

Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) on the seabed of the mediterranean sea

$Feather stars look like plants, but they are animals known as echinoderms, along with sea urchins, sea stars, brittle stars and sea cucumbers. \n\nThey are invertebrates that are only found in the ocean and are known for their five-point radial symmetry and unique water vascular system. The feathery arms that typically appear in multiples of five, allow them to keep the radial symmetry echinoderms are known for. They use these plumy arms to capture plankton and other small bits of food that drift by them in the water column. And if they lose an arm to predation, they can regrow it, just like sea stars. \n\nThey have a few options to move around the sea floor. For short distances, they can use tiny leg-like appendages called cirri to inch along the substrate. They also use cirri to trap food particles they come across along the way. To move further, they can use their arms to swim in the water column. \n\nKaimer, near Tayandu Island, Indonesia\n5°8'44.496 S 132°0'46.254 E at 9m depth by night$

Sea anemone in a dark blue water of aquarium. Marine life background.

Soft coral underwater at Koh Lipe, Thailand

Coral reef in aquarium for design purpose, wallpaper

Abstract Sea life worm Spiral tubeworm Underwater beauty Scuba diver point of view

Detail of a feather duster worm's tentacles in Komodo National Park, Indonesia.

Macro abstract photo of dandelion plant under RGB colored light for technology and science concept. No people are seen in frame. Shot with a macro lens.

Schizobranchia insignis is a marine feather duster worm. It may be commonly known as the split-branch feather duster, split-plume feather duster,

$Detail of a Sea Whip. Soft corals are sessile, they cannot hide or run away from predators or space competitor. Instead, they produce a range of chemical substances, which effectively deter predators, prevent overgrowth by neighbours or fouling organisms. \nThe terms «sea fan» and «sea whips» describe the shape, but they are both Octocorallia. «Sea fans»or «gorgonians» are Octocorallia with a fan-shaped morphology, contrasting them with unbranched species, which they generally call «sea whips». In science there is no distinct dividing line between soft corals and gorgonians. \nTriton Bay, Indonesia \n3°54'52.062 S 134°7'21.384 E at 10m depth$

Bioluminescent Coral Reef - Colorful purple/magenta sea life detail.

Close up of the retracted tentacles of a Red of Soft Coral in the St. Lawrence River.

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$The Red Sea, Egypt, is famous for its vibrant soft corals, which create some of the most stunning underwater landscapes. Unlike hard corals, soft corals are flexible, swaying gracefully with the currents, adding a dynamic beauty to the reef. These corals, such as Dendronephthya and Sinularia, come in a range of colors, including brilliant pinks, purples, oranges, and yellows, making the Red Sea’s reefs a kaleidoscope of life.\n\nSoft corals are found in both shallow and deeper waters, thriving in the warm, clear conditions of the Red Sea. They provide vital habitat for a variety of marine life, including small fish, invertebrates, and other reef organisms, offering shelter and feeding grounds. Their soft, intricate structures also help protect the reef by contributing to the biodiversity that supports the entire ecosystem.\n\nThe soft corals of the Red Sea are often seen alongside schools of colorful fish, creating a mesmerizing and tranquil underwater scene. Popular dive sites like Ras Mohammed National Park, Elphinstone Reef, and Tiran Island are known for their stunning coral gardens. For divers and snorkelers, the Red Sea’s soft corals offer an unforgettable experience, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life.$

$Early afternoon, after a storm the visibility is reduced to some 5 or 6m. That means: a lot of nutrition in the water, the Gorgonians like that and so the polyps are extended, the lunch is ready! Palau, Micronesia, 7°10'33.499\$

Close-Up in coral the reef around Curaçao /Netherlands Antilles

Reishi mushrooms are growing within light and temperature control room.

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