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6 week old gray whale calf in Magdalena bay Baja California Sur. Every winter/ spring ( from January to end of march ) gay whales migrate to the more shallow and warmer waters of the bay close to the tip of the Baja peninsular on it's pacific side to mate and give birth. whale mothers with their calfs let tourist boats get close or even approach them to play. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
6 week old gray whale calf in Magdalena bay Baja California Sur. Every winter/ spring ( from January to end of march ) gay whales migrate to the more shallow and warmer waters of the bay close to the tip of the Baja peninsular on it's pacific side to mate and give birth. whale mothers with their calfs let tourist boats get close or even approach them to play. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Gray whale calf Baja California. 6 week old gray whale calf in Magdalena bay Baja California Sur. Every winter/ spring ( from January to end of march ) gay whales migrate to the more shallow and warmer waters of the bay close to the tip of the Baja peninsular on it's pacific side to mate and give birth. whale mothers with their calfs let tourist boats get close or even approach them to play.

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Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30°N to 30°S of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18°C. , and that the optimum temperature is 26-27° Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13°C in winter and 38°C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs. This photograph is part of the Imagine Images Collection, hosted by dreamstime. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30°N to 30°S of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18°C. , and that the optimum temperature is 26-27° Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13°C in winter and 38°C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs. This photograph is part of the Imagine Images Collection, hosted by dreamstime. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Marine Fish - Tropical Coral Reef. Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30°N to 30°S of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18°C., and that the optimum temperature is 26-27° Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13°C in winter and 38°C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs. This photograph is part of the Imagine Images Collection, hosted by dreamstime.

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Tropical fish swimming among his habitat, anemone coral. Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Thirty species are recognized: one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. Depending on species, anemonefish are overall yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. Anemonefish are native to colder waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. While most species have restricted distributions, others are widespread. Anemonefish live at the bottom of shallow seas in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons. No anemonefish are found in the Atlantic. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Tropical fish swimming among his habitat, anemone coral. Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Thirty species are recognized: one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. Depending on species, anemonefish are overall yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. Anemonefish are native to colder waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. While most species have restricted distributions, others are widespread. Anemonefish live at the bottom of shallow seas in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons. No anemonefish are found in the Atlantic. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Clown Fish swimming in anemone. Tropical fish swimming among his habitat, anemone coral. Clownfish or anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Thirty species are recognized: one in the genus Premnas, while the remaining are in the genus Amphiprion. In the wild, they all form symbiotic mutualisms with sea anemones. Depending on species, anemonefish are overall yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. Anemonefish are native to colder waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. While most species have restricted distributions, others are widespread. Anemonefish live at the bottom of shallow seas in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons. No anemonefish are found in the Atlantic

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San Luis Island protrudes from the shallow waters of the Gulf of California in North Bay, near San Carlos Nueva Guaymas, Mexico; The beach is called Playa Algodones, or Cotton Beach;. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
San Luis Island protrudes from the shallow waters of the Gulf of California in North Bay, near San Carlos Nueva Guaymas, Mexico; The beach is called Playa Algodones, or Cotton Beach;. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Gulf of California from Cotton Beach, San Carlos, Mexico. San Luis Island protrudes from the shallow waters of the Gulf of California in North Bay, near San Carlos Nueva Guaymas, Mexico; The beach is called Playa Algodones, or Cotton Beach;

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A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Three sea birds paddling in waters edge of beach. A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia.

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Ripples sunlight on the floor of a shallow sandy bay reflected by a calm ocean surface. Marsa Bareka, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt. MORE INFO: Wide angle scenic shot in clear blue water. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Ripples sunlight on the floor of a shallow sandy bay reflected by a calm ocean surface. Marsa Bareka, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt. MORE INFO: Wide angle scenic shot in clear blue water. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Ripples of sunlight underwater. Ripples sunlight on the floor of a shallow sandy bay reflected by a calm ocean surface. Marsa Bareka, Ras Mohammed National Park, Red Sea, Egypt. MORE INFO: Wide angle scenic shot in clear blue water.

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The giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus), also known as the brindle bass , brown spotted cod, bumblebee grouper and as the Queensland grouper in Australia, is the largest bony fish found in coral reefs, and the aquatic emblem of Queensland, Australia. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, with the exception of the Persian Gulf. The species can grow as large as 2. 7 meters (9 ft) long, weighing up to 600 kg (1320 lb); there are unconfirmed reports of it growing much bigger. They are fairly common in shallow waters and feed on a variety of marine life, including small sharks and juvenile sea turtles. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
The giant grouper (Epinephelus lanceolatus), also known as the brindle bass , brown spotted cod, bumblebee grouper and as the Queensland grouper in Australia, is the largest bony fish found in coral reefs, and the aquatic emblem of Queensland, Australia. It is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region, with the exception of the Persian Gulf. The species can grow as large as 2. 7 meters (9 ft) long, weighing up to 600 kg (1320 lb); there are unconfirmed reports of it growing much bigger. They are fairly common in shallow waters and feed on a variety of marine life, including small sharks and juvenile sea turtles. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

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A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of three of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of three of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Seagulls huddled together at edge of surf waves. A cool, crisp summertime photograph of a small flock of three of seagulls enjoying the waves, sea and surf of the beautiful white sandy tropical beach. Photograph taken on Stradbroke Island, Queensland, Australia.

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Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30 Degrees North to 30 Degrees South of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18 Degrees Celsius. , and that the optimum temperature is 26-27 Degrees Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13 Deg. C in winter and 38 Deg. C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30 Degrees North to 30 Degrees South of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18 Degrees Celsius. , and that the optimum temperature is 26-27 Degrees Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13 Deg. C in winter and 38 Deg. C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Marine Fish - Tropical Coral Reef. Coral Reefs are aragonite structures produced by living organisms, found in marine waters with little to no nutrients in the water. High nutrient levels such as those found in runoff from agricultural areas can harm the reef by encouraging the growth of algae. In most reefs, the predominant organisms are stony corals, colonial cnidarians that secrete an exoskeleton of calcium carbonate. The accumulation of skeletal material, broken and piled up by wave action and bioeroders, produces a massive calcareous formation that supports the living corals and a great variety of other animal and plant life. Although corals are found both in temperate and tropical waters, shallow-water reefs are formed only in a zone extending at most from 30 Degrees North to 30 Degrees South of the equator. This zone is very important to whales because many types of plankton live there. Tropical corals do not grow at depths of over 50 m (165 ft). Temperature has less of an effect on the distribution of tropical coral, but it is generally accepted that they do not exist in waters below 18 Degrees Celsius., and that the optimum temperature is 26-27 Degrees Celsius for most coral reefs. The reefs in the Persian gulf however have coral adapted to changing temperatures of 13 Deg. C in winter and 38 Deg. C in summer, thus having significantly colder and hotter ambient environments respectively than most coral reefs.

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Below Cameron Falls, the clear waters of the Cameron River flow slowly through a narrow valley rimmed with reeds and forests and the rounded outcroppings of structured precambrian rock from the Canadian Shield, Hidden Lake Territorial Park, Northwest Territories, Canada. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Below Cameron Falls, the clear waters of the Cameron River flow slowly through a narrow valley rimmed with reeds and forests and the rounded outcroppings of structured precambrian rock from the Canadian Shield, Hidden Lake Territorial Park, Northwest Territories, Canada. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Beautiful Cameron River below Cameron Falls, Hidden Lake Territorial Park, Northwest Territories, Canada. Below Cameron Falls, the clear waters of the Cameron River flow slowly through a narrow valley rimmed with reeds and forests and the rounded outcroppings of structured precambrian rock from the Canadian Shield, Hidden Lake Territorial Park, Northwest Territories, Canada.

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The Great Barrier Reef is actually more than 2,800 coral reefs and 900 islands stretching 1,250 miles, with prolific marine life thriving in the clear shallow coastal waters of tropical seas. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
The Great Barrier Reef is actually more than 2,800 coral reefs and 900 islands stretching 1,250 miles, with prolific marine life thriving in the clear shallow coastal waters of tropical seas. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland. The Great Barrier Reef is actually more than 2,800 coral reefs and 900 islands stretching 1,250 miles, with prolific marine life thriving in the clear shallow coastal waters of tropical seas.

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Marvel at the mesmerizing sight of an Indian mackerel school gliding just beneath the ocean's surface, their streamlined silver bodies reflecting the vibrant blue of tropical waters. This captivating underwater scene highlights the synchronized movement and feeding behavior of Rastrelliger kanagurta, a species renowned for forming dense shoals in warm, plankton-rich seas. Indian mackerel are iconic in diving destinations such as the Maldives, Baa Atoll, and the Red Sea's Sharm el Sheikh, where their swirling formations create unforgettable spectacles for divers. Similar encounters await in Indonesia's Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Bunaken, as well as the Philippines' Tubbataha and Apo Reef. Explore the thriving reefs of Thailand's Similan Islands and Koh Tao, Malaysia's Sipadan, and the Seychelles, each offering unique glimpses of these pelagic fish. In the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Mozambique are hotspots for observing mackerel schools, while Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea provide further opportunities for underwater adventure. The Caribbean's Bonaire, Cura�ao, and Cayman Islands, along with Pacific gems like Samoa, Vanuatu, and the Marshall Islands, are also renowned for their rich marine biodiversity. Divers in Vietnam's Nha Trang, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and Oman often encounter Indian mackerel in coastal bays and lagoons. Whether you're exploring the reefs of Egypt, the Maldives, Indonesia, or the Philippines, or venturing to emerging sites in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, or the Ryukyu Islands, this image captures the essence of marine life in the world's most celebrated warm-water diving destinations. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Marvel at the mesmerizing sight of an Indian mackerel school gliding just beneath the ocean's surface, their streamlined silver bodies reflecting the vibrant blue of tropical waters. This captivating underwater scene highlights the synchronized movement and feeding behavior of Rastrelliger kanagurta, a species renowned for forming dense shoals in warm, plankton-rich seas. Indian mackerel are iconic in diving destinations such as the Maldives, Baa Atoll, and the Red Sea's Sharm el Sheikh, where their swirling formations create unforgettable spectacles for divers. Similar encounters await in Indonesia's Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Bunaken, as well as the Philippines' Tubbataha and Apo Reef. Explore the thriving reefs of Thailand's Similan Islands and Koh Tao, Malaysia's Sipadan, and the Seychelles, each offering unique glimpses of these pelagic fish. In the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Mozambique are hotspots for observing mackerel schools, while Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea provide further opportunities for underwater adventure. The Caribbean's Bonaire, Curaao, and Cayman Islands, along with Pacific gems like Samoa, Vanuatu, and the Marshall Islands, are also renowned for their rich marine biodiversity. Divers in Vietnam's Nha Trang, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and Oman often encounter Indian mackerel in coastal bays and lagoons. Whether you're exploring the reefs of Egypt, the Maldives, Indonesia, or the Philippines, or venturing to emerging sites in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, or the Ryukyu Islands, this image captures the essence of marine life in the world's most celebrated warm-water diving destinations. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Fish school sea shoal group underwater coral color life deep blue ocean water under reef nature marine tropical scuba dive clear. Marvel at the mesmerizing sight of an Indian mackerel school gliding just beneath the ocean's surface, their streamlined silver bodies reflecting the vibrant blue of tropical waters. This captivating underwater scene highlights the synchronized movement and feeding behavior of Rastrelliger kanagurta, a species renowned for forming dense shoals in warm, plankton-rich seas. Indian mackerel are iconic in diving destinations such as the Maldives, Baa Atoll, and the Red Sea's Sharm el Sheikh, where their swirling formations create unforgettable spectacles for divers. Similar encounters await in Indonesia's Raja Ampat, Komodo, and Bunaken, as well as the Philippines' Tubbataha and Apo Reef.Explore the thriving reefs of Thailand's Similan Islands and Koh Tao, Malaysia's Sipadan, and the Seychelles, each offering unique glimpses of these pelagic fish. In the Indian Ocean, Mauritius, Madagascar, and Mozambique are hotspots for observing mackerel schools, while Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo, Fiji, Palau, and Papua New Guinea provide further opportunities for underwater adventure.The Caribbean's Bonaire, Curaao, and Cayman Islands, along with Pacific gems like Samoa, Vanuatu, and the Marshall Islands, are also renowned for their rich marine biodiversity. Divers in Vietnam's Nha Trang, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Tanzania, and Oman often encounter Indian mackerel in coastal bays and lagoons.Whether you're exploring the reefs of Egypt, the Maldives, Indonesia, or the Philippines, or venturing to emerging sites in Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, or the Ryukyu Islands, this image captures the essence of marine life in the world's most celebrated warm-water diving destinations.

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Tel-Aviv, Israel - September 3rd, 2011: Panoramic view looking north at the Tel-Aviv shoreline and hotels strip on a clear day; with its long beach packed with thousands of people bathing either in the sun or in the warm Mediterranean waters. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Tel-Aviv, Israel - September 3rd, 2011: Panoramic view looking north at the Tel-Aviv shoreline and hotels strip on a clear day; with its long beach packed with thousands of people bathing either in the sun or in the warm Mediterranean waters. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Tel Aviv Beach & Hotel Strip Panorama. Tel-Aviv, Israel - September 3rd, 2011: Panoramic view looking north at the Tel-Aviv shoreline and hotels strip on a clear day; with its long beach packed with thousands of people bathing either in the sun or in the warm Mediterranean waters.

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Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing close together in the shallow waters of a coastal beach in the Falkland Islands. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures
Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing close together in the shallow waters of a coastal beach in the Falkland Islands. Shallow waters stock images, royalty-free photos and pictures

Three King penguins standing close together in the shallow waters of a coastal beach in the Falkland Islands. Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus). Three King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) standing close together in the shallow waters of a coastal beach in the Falkland Islands

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