Lionfish (Pterois volitans), Lionfish resting on top of gorgonian sea fan, Red Sea, Egypt

Sea Spider (Nymphosis spinosissima), on Fire Coral, Red Sea, Egypt

Red Sea reef scene with anthias, Red Sea, Egypt.

(Acropora spp. ) coral detail showing tips of branches, Red Sea, Egypt.

Fire Lionfish, (Pterois radiata), Fire Lionfish, head detail showing colouration and antennae, Red Sea, Egypt

Red rope sponges (Aplysina caulifrons) on underwater cliff, Little Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Purple soft coral (Dendrophyllia klunzingeri), colourful soft coral species with clear blue water and orange fish, Red Sea.

Black Sun Cup Coral (Tubastrea micracantha), dark brown coloured individuals, clearly showing coral polyps, Red Sea, Egypt

Purple soft coral (Dendrophyllia klunzingeri), colourful soft coral species with clear blue water and orange fish, Red Sea, Egypt.

Red rope sponge (Aplysina caulifrons) and precious black coral tree, Little Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Red rope sponge (Aplysina caulifrons) and precious black coral tree, Little Cayman Island, Cayman Islands, Caribbean

Divers over Gorgonian sea fans, Red Sea, Egypt.

Reef scene. Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt.

Reef scene. Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt.

Reef scene. Hurghada, Red Sea, Egypt.

Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata). Red Sea.

Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata). Red Sea.

Rocky dive site, Red Sea, Egypt.

Lionfish Pterois volitans in Egyptian Red Sea. Taken June 2006

Redmouth Grouper (Aethaloperca rogaa). Red Sea.

Big Brother dive site. Red Sea, Egypt.

Scenic, fire coral, soft coral, reef, Egyptian Red Sea, blue background, 2-10-07

Bearded Scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis barbata). Red Sea.

Coral Grouper (Cephalopholis miniata). Red Sea.

Blue Marlin and Humpback Red Snapper fish.

A school of iridescent Blue Tango fish.

Coral reef scene with lionfish and grouper, Red Sea, Egypt.