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Underwater close-up footage of a red Gorgonian Sea Fan on a coral reef. Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Coral reefs are currently suffering from rising sea temperatures caused by Global Warming. The water is clear blue in this example of a fragile ecosystem. This image was taken whilst Scuba Diving at Phi Phi, Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand.

The underwater world is a fascinating ecosystem full of life and variation. This tropical coral reef is covered in Magnificent Sea Anemone’s (Heteractis magnifica) which in turn support Skunk Anemone fish (Amphiprion akallopisos). Above the reef is a massive bait ball of Glass fish which in turn becomes prey to larger fish out in the clear blue water. A perfect demonstration of Nature’s food chain within a healthy ecosystem. Footage taken whilst scuba diving at Koh Haa islands, Krabi province, which is one of Thailand’s best eco tourism destinations.

The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

At the end of each year, the broadcast spawning scleractinian corals of the Great Barrier Reef are reproducing in a single event by releasing egg-sperm bundles (~2mm) into the water. These bundles float to the water surface where they break apart to release the encapsulated eggs & sperm. Consequently, fertilization takes place and larvae develop, which eventually attach to the reef to form new coral colonies.

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This rare Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) footage was captured whilst scuba diving at Phi Phi islands in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Sea Turtles are reef dwelling creatures who feed mainly on jellyfish and coral. The Hawksbill Turtle, unlike other sea Turtles, feeds predominantly on sponge corals, making it a crucial part of the Coral Reef Ecosystem. Hawksbills are perhaps the most endangered of all sea Turtles being classed as critically endangered on the IUCN red list, due to being hunted for their meat and shell. This footage shows their primal instinctive behavior as they forage for food on the coral reef. Damage to the coral reef can also be seen in the form of coral bleaching and man made impact.

The Red Sea is a rich and diverse ecosystem. More than 1200 species of fish have been recorded in the Red Sea, and around 10% of these are found nowhere else. This also includes 42 species of deepwater fish. The rich diversity is in part due to the 2,000 km (1,240 mi) of coral reef extending along its coastline; these fringing reefs are 5000–7000 years old and are largely formed of stony acropora and porites corals. The reefs form platforms and sometimes lagoons along the coast and occasional other features such as cylinders (such as the Blue Hole (Red Sea) at Dahab). These coastal reefs are also visited by pelagic species of Red Sea fish, including some of the 44 species of shark.

The devastating effects of coral bleaching as a result of Climate Change, pollution, ocean acidification and over-fishing. These corals are mostly extinct due to the ocean temperature rising and causing loss of endosymbiotic algae. This once was a garden of healthy coral now this coral reef ecosystem is decimated leaving nothing but rubble. One Honeycomb Grouper (Epinephelus merra) tries to find shelter where there is none. Footage taken whilst scuba diving at Phi Phi islands, Krabi province, Thailand.

At the end of each year, the broadcast spawning scleractinian corals of the Great Barrier Reef are reproducing in a single event by releasing egg-sperm bundles (~2mm) into the water. These bundles float to the water surface where they break apart to release the encapsulated eggs & sperm. Consequently, fertilization takes place and larvae develop, which eventually attach to the reef to form new coral colonies.

At the end of each year, the broadcast spawning scleractinian corals of the Great Barrier Reef are reproducing in a single event by releasing egg-sperm bundles (~2mm) into the water. These bundles float to the water surface where they break apart to release the encapsulated eggs & sperm. Consequently, fertilization takes place and larvae develop, which eventually attach to the reef to form new coral colonies.

One tropical saltwater fish lies dead on an underwater coral reef. A Rainbow Runner fish (Elagatis bipinnulata) also known as rainbow yellowtail, Spanish jack and Hawaiian salmon. Tropical pelagic fish that normally dwell on outer coral reefs. Highly unusual to see them in this way it has possibly succumbed to attack, disease or pollution. Location is Phi Phi islands, Krabi province, Thailand.

Indian Ocean oriental sweetlips on coral reef - Maldives (South Ari Atoll).The Indian Ocean oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus vittatus) is a species of grunt native to the Indian Ocean and the western Pacific Ocean. This species can be found on both coral and rock reefs at depths from 2 to 25 m.

This rare close up encounter with an endangered Manta Ray (Manta birostris), was captured whilst scuba diving in the Andaman Sea, Krabi, Thailand. Oceanic Manta Rays are in the classification of Elasmobranch and are also commonly known as Giant Manta Ray, Oceanic Manta Ray, Pacific Manta Ray, Pelagic Manta Ray or Chevron Manta Ray. They are gentle, pelagic, plankton feeders and have been classified as 'Vulnerable to Extinction' IUCN red list, due to being target hunted for their meat and gill rakers. However also susceptible to being caught as by catch. Although their numbers are declining at a rapid rate, they are not yet a protected species. This footage shows their natural behaviour in the wild, as they visit the coral reef to use as a cleaning station, by allowing small fish to clean off their parasites. This is a perfect demonstration of a symbiotic relationship.

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