Showing posts with label Coral. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coral. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Coral from Reefs of the Bay Islands in Honduras

(insert your name here)
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Is acknowledged
as a Guardian of

The 200 Million Year Old
REFFS of the BAY ISLANDS
Honduras
'Honduras' means 'deepwater'.  The Islands rise from the Bonacca Ridge thirty miles from the Mainland and the steep walls of this Ridge are one of the most rare and most beautifully formed reefs in the world.  Teach others to treat their fragile beauty with the respect they deserve.  Guard them from trophy hunters and all pollution and feel privileged to have experienced that which future generations will also enjoy and will thank YOU for preserving.

Some of the coral listed are:
Common Seafan, Sea Plume, Giant Brain, Pillar, Knobby Brain, Cavernous Star, Green Cactus, Smooth Star, Ribbon, Leaf, Saucer, Purple Leaf, Elkhorn, Staghorn and more.

This postcard is from 2014.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

A Longnose Hawkfish in Fan Coral / Galapagos Islands

International Postcard Week
4 - 10. 10. 2015

Picture taken in the Galapagos islands 6.9.2015

This postcard is of a Longnose Hawkfish in Fan Coral.  It is a limited edition postcard of 20. 

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Coral from the Red Sea in Egypt

Red Sea Diving Safari
Wadi Lahami Village
Marsa Nakari Village
Marsa Shagra Village

Picture by Frederic Gazeau

The sender writes:
We had 5 lovely diving days here. The home reef is superb.
2015

Coral Reef in Belize

Belize
Land of Adventure...
The impressive array of reef types and marine life along the 185 mile long barrier reef is unparalleled in the northern hemisphere.

Photo: Tony Rath

This postcard features an underwater scene with coral and a scuba diver.
2014

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Florida Fish and Manatees

The Manatee
Florida's endangered species.

Original painting and photo by: Arnold K. Elovaara
(Shown is fish, a manatees, dolphins, eel, coral and a stingray.)
1993

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Fish and Coral from Roatan, Honduras

Roatan, Honduras

This postcard is from 2010 and features a diver by coral and different types of tropical fish. 

Coral from Bay Islands, Honduras

Dive and Let Live
Bay Islands, Honduras

Foto: Anthony’s Key Resort
2014

Monday, March 24, 2014

Bearded Fireworm

bearded fireworm
Coconut Tree Divers, West End, Roatan, Honduras

Photo by Viv Weber-Pagel
2014

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The bearded fireworm, Hermodice carunculata, is a type of marine bristle worm.  They are usually between 5–10 centimetres (1.9–3.9 in) in length, but can reach up to 35 centimetres (13.8 in). They have a group of venomous white bristles on each side, which are flared out when the worm is disturbed.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Moray Eel and Diver in Honduras

Anthony's Key Resort
Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras

At AKR, every day is a new adventure.
2014

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From their website:
Tucked away on the island of Roatan just off Honduras’ coast, “AKR” is a legendary tropical wonderland where lush greenery rustles in breezy sea air. Pristine beaches rim turquoise waters. And wooden bungalows perched above a tranquil lagoon offer guests incredibly scenic views and a sense of perfect disconnection from everyday life back at home.

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Animals of The Red Sea

The Red Sea
(This card features, fish, coral, a turtle and a dolphin.)

The sender writes:
I'm on a work trip here (diving) and LOVE IT  :)
2010

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The Red sea is known for its spectacular recreational diving sites, such as Ras Mohammed, SS Thistlegorm (shipwreck), Elphinstone, The Brothers, Dolphin Reef and Rocky Island in Egypt.
It became known a sought-after diving destination after the expeditions of Hans Hass in the 1950s, and later by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

Tourism in the South of Red Sea is presently considered risky because of the presence of pirates originating from uncontrolled zones of Somalia. Large vessels such as cargoes are sometimes attacked by high-speed boats heavily armed. The situation is even worse in the Gulf of Aden between Somalia and Yemen.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Fish and Coral in Cozumel, Mexico


Cozumel, Mexico
Quintana Roo

Una espectacular vista del increible mundo submarino de Cozumel.
A spectacular view of the incredible submarine world of Cozumel.
2010

Underwater World in Cozumel Island, Mexico


Underwater World of Cozumel Island

Paraiso
Palancar
Tormentos

El buceo en Cozumel es de primer nivel, sus fondos son coloridos asi como las especies marinas que en ellos habitan.
Scuba Diving in Cozumel s a high level experience by the colored bottom and marine species that live in.
2010

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Palancar Reef is a large coral reef located on the southwest side of the island of Cozumel and is part of the Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park.

Trumpet Fish from the Bahamas


Trumpet fish
The Bahamas
Photo by Shane Pinder
2011

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Trumpetfish swim slowly, sneaking up on unsuspecting prey, or lie motionless like a floating stick, swaying back and forth with the wave action of the water.  They feed almost exclusively on small fish by sucking them suddenly into their small mouths.

Barracuda, Anemona, and Morena Pinta Eel


Isla de Cozumel (Cozumel Island) Mexico

La Barracuda es otra de las especies marinas mas comunes de encontrar en los arrecifes de Cozumel.
The Barracuda, is one of the most common marine species to find in the Cozumel's reefs.
2010

Sunday, March 25, 2012

Tropical Fish Painted by Mouth


From an original painted with the Mouth by John Smith
2011

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I found this on the web:

Growing up in rural Queensland, John Smith developed a passion for riding horses. It was while mustering cattle one day that John, suffering the effects of an illness, fell from his horse, hit the back of his head, and was paralysed in his arms and legs. He was just two days short of his 25th birthday.
After a period of hospitalisation in Brisbane and unable to find suitable care in Mackay, John went to live in a Brisbane nursing home.

One day a social worker took John to meet an artist by the name of Russell Wolff who painted with his feet.
Russell was confined to a bed, could only breathe with the assistance of an apparatus, but was able to move one foot. John was so inspired by Russell’s achievements that he began to teach himself to draw by holding a pencil in his mouth.