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Schooling Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) (jacks), Sipadan Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Diver swimming underwater with Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) (jacks) at Sipadan Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The yellow moray eel (Gymnothorax melatremus) living in an artificial reef under an oil rig near Mabul Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Juvenile cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) less than 3 cm long shelters in the arms of a crinoid (featherstar), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Stonefish (Synanceia verrucosa) is extremely venomous, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

False clown anenomefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host anemone, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Giant Frogfish (Antennarius commersonii) can grow to 30 cm and is commonly encountered by divers, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), swims over a reef in the Pacific Ocean, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nudibranch (Chromodoris albopunctata), grows to 65mm, Indo-Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Couple jumping into the Pacific Ocean at Twin Beach, a tropical white sandy beach near Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) common around Pom Pom Island, an important nesting grounds for these marine turtles, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Diver swimming underwater along the wall at Sipadan Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

The popcorn shrimp (Periclimenes kororensis) in fungid coral (Heliofungia actiniformis) (mushroom coral), Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Burrowing snake eel (Pisodonophis cancrivoris) in the sand, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Hypselodoris bullockii nudibranch, grows to 70mm, Indo-west Pacific waters, varies greatly in colours, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ringed pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus), grows to 18cm, Indo-Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

False clown anenomefish (Amphiprion ocellaris) in the tentacles of its host anenome, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) common at Pom Pom Island, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia Latimanus) largest of tropical into Pacific cuttlefish, Celebes Sea, Sabah, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Spanish colonial fortification, Fort de San Felipe, Bacalar, Quintana Roo, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, North America

Ringed pipefish (Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus), grows to 18cm, Indo-Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pteraeolidia ianthina nudibranch, grows to 150mm, subtropical Indo-west Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Pteraeolidia ianthina nudibranch, grows to 150mm, subtropical Indo-west Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Reeftop pipefish (Corythoichthys haematopterus), grows to 18cm, Indo-west Pacific waters, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Phyllidia exquisita nudibranch, Indo-west Pacific waters, grows to 50mm, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Tourist jumping into the Pacific Ocean at Twin Beach, a tropical white sandy beach near Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Elevated view over Expressway running along the Pacific coast, and Mount Fuji capped in snow beyond, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, Chubu, Central Honshu, Japan, Asia

Bangka (boat) over coral, Chindonan Island, Calamian Islands, Coron, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bangka (boat) over coral, Chindonan Island, Calamian Islands, Coron, Palawan, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

The 9th century Mukteswara Temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva in Bhubaneswar, nicknamed the City of Temples, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Asia

Adult harbor seal (Phoca vitulina), hauled out and resting on a rocky ledge off Newport Beach, California, United States of America, North America

Yokohama Landmark Tower and surrounding skyscrapers against a blue sky, Yokohama, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Smoking Karangetang, an active Pacific Ring of Fire volcano, Karangetang, Siau Island, Sangihe Archipelago, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Pacific bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus spiluris), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

An adult Pacific bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus spiluris), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Pacific bullethead parrotfish (Chlorurus spiluris), off the reef on Kawe Island, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Traditional sea cottages on the Indonesian island of Gili Trawangan, Gili Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Southeast Asia Asia

Woman jumping into the Pacific Ocean at Twin Beach, a tropical white sandy beach near Padang in West Sumatra, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

An adult Indo-Pacific sergeant major (Abudefduf vaigiensis) on the reef off Arborek Reef, Raja Ampat, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aeria view of traditional empty fishing boats in the blue water of Gili Trawangan, Gili Islands, West Nusa Tenggara, Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Southeast Asia Asia

A pod of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus), off Bangka Island, off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

A juvenile Indo-Pacific yellowtail damsel (Neoglyphidodon nigroris), on the reef off Bangka Island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia

Boeing 747-400 Jumbo jet airliner of Cathay Pacific Airways at Hong Kong International Airport at night, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Interior of Asia and Pacific Trade Center (ATC) at Cosmo Square on Sakishima Island, Osaka, Japan, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult breaching, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Pacific flame anthias (Pseudanthias dispar) in coral reef, Amed, Bali, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult surfacing, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult surfacing, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Indo Pacific humpback dolphin (Sousa chinensis) adult female breaching, Hong Kong, Pearl River Delta, China, Asia

Wild Adult Females Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water. Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.

Wild Large Male Northern fur seal ( Callorhinus ursinus ), Solo, In water, Endangered, part of massive colony. Srednego Island (Bering Sea), Russia, Asia

Wild Large Male Northern fur seal ( Callorhinus ursinus ), Solo, In water, Endangered, part of massive colony. Srednego Island (Bering Sea), Russia, Asia

Whalebone Alley grand vista, high altitude flora, Itygran Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: Whale Bone Alley was discovered by Soviet archaeologists in 1976, but has remained untouched since and little is known of this place. There is a long double line of bowhead whale bones -- jaws and ribs -- running parallel along the shore for hundreds of yards. Many of the bones, especially the enormous jaw bones, are still standing, propped up by lichen-covered rocks. The location is thought to have been used in about 1300 as a ceremonial site, for a men's secret society or feasting site.

Wild Adult Tufted Puffins (Fratercula cirrhata), Colony, In breeding plumage, Bering Islands (Bering sea), Russia, Asia.

Wild Adult Male and Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water.Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.

Wild Adult Male and Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water.Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.

Whalebone Alley grand vista, female tourist standing on cliff face, Itygran Island (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: Whale Bone Alley was discovered by Soviet archaeologists in 1976, but has remained untouched since and little is known of this place. There is a long double line of bowhead whale bones -- jaws and ribs -- running parallel along the shore for hundreds of yards. Many of the bones, especially the enormous jaw bones, are still standing, propped up by lichen-covered rocks. The location is thought to have been used in about 1300 as a ceremonial site, for a men's secret society or feasting site.

Wild Adult Female, Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus), new pup, fresh born, endangered, colony, rookery, haul out, raft, above water.Bering Islands (Bering Sea) Russia, Asia. MORE INFO: This sea lion in the largest member of the eared seals.

Soft coral colony (Sinularia sp.) Coral colony growing on a diverse and healthy tropical reef. Komodo, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Bleached soft coral, Sinularia sp. This colony has lost its symbiotic zooxanthellae and turned white due to high water temperatures. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Yellow boxfish (Ostracion cubicus) Juvenile animal swimming about coral reef. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. More info: This species incorporates tetrodotoxin within its tissues.

Clark's anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in host anemone (Entacmaea quadricolor). Komodo, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Coral reef of soft leather corals (Sarcophyton sp.) and limestone islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean. More info: This region has the highest marine biological diversity in the world.

Striped catfish, Plotosus lineatus. This species is often found in tight schools feeding on tiny prey in the sand and rubble. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Soft leather coral, Sarcophyton sp., bleaching. This soft coral has lost its symbiotic algae, zooxanthellae, and turned white due to high water temperatures. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Wunderpus octopus, Wunderpus photogenicus. This rare species of octopus is sometimes found in sandy burrows on shallow slopes in the Coral Triangle. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacfic Ocean.

Coral polyps bleaching, Favia sp. Bleaching occurs when corals stress under high water temperatures and expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae. The coral will starve to death if it does not reacquire zooxanthellae. Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) Adult fish camouflaged on a coral reef. Komodo, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Soft corals (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on mangrove prop roots (Rhizophora sp.) Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Solar-powered nudibranch, Phyllodesmium longicirrum. This species incorporates photosynthetic zooxanthellae in its cerata along its back. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Shortfin lionfish, Dendrochirus brachypterus. This species actively feeds at night. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Soft coral (Dendronephthya sp.) growing on shallow coral reef. Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.

Coral reef and limestone islands. Misool, Raja Ampat, Papua, Indonesia. More info: This region is called the heart of marine biodiversity.