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Philippines Gallery
The Philippines is located in the Coral Triangle, a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. This region is a vast network of coral reefs that dot the waters surrounding the Philippines. The many islands of this region are considered to be the global center of marine biodiversity.
Philippine reef scene
Reef scene with Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., and purple sponge. Apo Island, Philippines
Green Turtle
Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Apo Island, Philippines
Painted frogfish
Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha Nudibranch feeding
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha, Nembrotha chamberlaini, feeding on a tunicate, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Mimic Octopus
Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Blue-ringed Octopus
Blue-ringed Octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Bubble Coral Shrimp
Bubble Coral Shrimp, Vir philippinensis, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Emperor Shrimp
Emperor Shrimp, Periclimenes imperator, on a sea cucumber, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Spotted Porcelain Crab with eggs
Spotted Porcelain Crab, Neopetrolisthes maculatus , on an anemone, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Keel Tail Mantis Shrimp
Keel Tail Mantis Shrimp, Odontodactylus cultrifer, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp (white objects in the water) from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, Philippines
Longnose Hawkfish
Longnose Hawkfish, Oxycirrhites typus, Anilao, Philippines
Wire coral goby
Wire coral goby, Bryaninops yongei, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
school of Striped Catfish
Striped Catfish, Plitosus lineatus,Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, school for protection
Fimbriated Moray
Fimbriated Moray, Gymnothorax fimbriatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Reticulated Dascyllus
Reticulated Dascyllus, Dascyllus reticulatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Pufferfish with shrimp
Pufferfish, Arothron sp, Anilao, Philippines. Shrimp cleaning puffer
False Clown Anemonefish
False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris), seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish, Taenianotus triacanthus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Ringtailed Cardinalfish
Ringtailed Cardinalfish, Apogon aureus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Green Turtle
Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Marine clam
Marine clam, Solecurtus cf. sulcatus, with a large foot. Dumaguete, Philippines
Peacock Mantis with eggs
Peacock Mantis, Odontodactylus scyllarus, Dumaguete, Philippines. Female carrying eggs. Also known as Painted Mantis and Harlequin Mantis.
Leopard Flounder
Leopard Flounder, Bothus pantherinus, camouflages well with bottom. Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Yellowbarred Jawfish
Yellowbarred Jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Resting outside of burrow.
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, Dumaguete, Philippines
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally, Caranx ignobilis; Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Peacock Razorfish
Peacock Razorfish, Iniistius pavo, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crested Nembrotha
Crested Nembrotha Nembrotha cristata, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Coleman’s Phyllodesmium
Great Phyllodesmium, Phyllodesmium colemani, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines. Feeds on soft coral and is well camouflaged there.
Saddleback Anemonefish eggs
Eggs of Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprionpolymnus, Dumaguete, Philippines
Painted frogfish juvenile.
Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus, juvenile, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Striated Frogfish
Striated Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Also known as Splitlure or Hairy frogfish.
Bennett’s Feather Star
Bennett’s Feather Star, Oxycomanthus bennetti, that is growing on a coral wall where there is regular current, Often thereare crinoids clinging to the gorgonian, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Bennett’s Feather Star
Bennett’s Feather Star, Oxycomanthus bennetti, that is growing on a coral wall where there is regular current, Often thereare crinoids clinging to the gorgonian, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Radiant Urchin
Radiant Urchin, Astropyga radiata, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crinoids
Crinoids, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crinoids on coral
Bennett’s Feather Stars, Oxycomanthus bennetti, on coral, Apo Island, Philippines
Hammer Coral
Hammer Coral, Euphyllia ancora, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Hammer Coral
Hammer Coral, Euphyllia ancora, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Also known as Anchor Coral
Acropora Coral
Acropora Coral, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Diver near Table Coral
Diver near Table Coral, Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines, often found on top of the reef.
Coral reef scene
Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., near a variety of soft and hard corals, Apo Island, Philippines
Mushroom Coral
Mushroom Coral, Fungia fungites, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Anemone
Anemone, on sand Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Flambouyant Cuttlefish eggs
Eggs of Flambouyant Cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi, Dumaguete, Philippines
Saddleback Anemonefish
Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprionpolymnus, seeking the protection of an corallimorpharian. Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Orange Anemonefish
Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Clark’s Anemonefish
Clark’s Anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Spotfin Frogfish
Spotfin Frogfish, Antennarius nummifer, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Devil Scorpionfish
Humpback Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis diabolus, Also known as Devil Scorpionfish. Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
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Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
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Philippines Gallery
The Philippines is located in the Coral Triangle, a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. This region is a vast network of coral reefs that dot the waters surrounding the Philippines. The many islands of this region are considered to be the global center of marine biodiversity.
Philippine reef scene
Reef scene with Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., and purple sponge. Apo Island, Philippines
Green Turtle
Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Apo Island, Philippines
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha Nudibranch feeding
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha, Nembrotha chamberlaini, feeding on a tunicate, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Mimic Octopus
Mimic Octopus, Thaumoctopus mimicus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Blue-ringed Octopus
Blue-ringed Octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Bubble Coral Shrimp
Bubble Coral Shrimp, Vir philippinensis, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Emperor Shrimp
Emperor Shrimp, Periclimenes imperator, on a sea cucumber, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Spotted Porcelain Crab with eggs
Spotted Porcelain Crab, Neopetrolisthes maculatus , on an anemone, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Keel Tail Mantis Shrimp
Keel Tail Mantis Shrimp, Odontodactylus cultrifer, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, mouth open while trying to swallow shrimp (white objects in the water) from fishermen, Oslob, Philippines
Whale shark
Whale shark, Rhincodon typus, Philippines
Longnose Hawkfish
Longnose Hawkfish, Oxycirrhites typus, Anilao, Philippines
Wire coral goby
Wire coral goby, Bryaninops yongei, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
school of Striped Catfish
Striped Catfish, Plitosus lineatus,Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, school for protection
Fimbriated Moray
Fimbriated Moray, Gymnothorax fimbriatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Reticulated Dascyllus
Reticulated Dascyllus, Dascyllus reticulatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Pufferfish with shrimp
Pufferfish, Arothron sp, Anilao, Philippines. Shrimp cleaning puffer
False Clown Anemonefish
False Clown Anemonefish (Amphiprion ocellaris), seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Leaf Scorpionfish
Leaf Scorpionfish, Taenianotus triacanthus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Ringtailed Cardinalfish
Ringtailed Cardinalfish, Apogon aureus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Painted frogfish
Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Clark’s Anemonefish
Clark’s Anemonefish, Amphiprion clarkii, seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Orange Anemonefish
Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, seeking the protection of an anemone, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Acropora Coral
Acropora Coral, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Diver near Table Coral
Diver near Table Coral, Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines, often found on top of the reef.
Coral reef scene
Acropora Coral, Acropora sp., near a variety of soft and hard corals, Apo Island, Philippines
Mushroom Coral
Mushroom Coral, Fungia fungites, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Anemone
Anemone, on sand Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Flambouyant Cuttlefish eggs
Eggs of Flambouyant Cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi, Dumaguete, Philippines
Saddleback Anemonefish
Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprionpolymnus, seeking the protection of an corallimorpharian. Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Green Turtle
Green Turtle, Chelonia mydas, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Marine clam
Marine clam, Solecurtus cf. sulcatus, with a large foot. Dumaguete, Philippines
Peacock Mantis with eggs
Peacock Mantis, Odontodactylus scyllarus, Dumaguete, Philippines. Female carrying eggs. Also known as Painted Mantis and Harlequin Mantis.
Leopard Flounder
Leopard Flounder, Bothus pantherinus, camouflages well with bottom. Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Yellowbarred Jawfish
Yellowbarred Jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Resting outside of burrow.
Ornate Ghost Pipefish
Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, Dumaguete, Philippines
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally, Caranx ignobilis; Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Peacock Razorfish
Peacock Razorfish, Iniistius pavo, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crested Nembrotha
Crested Nembrotha Nembrotha cristata, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Coleman’s Phyllodesmium
Great Phyllodesmium, Phyllodesmium colemani, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines. Feeds on soft coral and is well camouflaged there.
Saddleback Anemonefish eggs
Eggs of Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprionpolymnus, Dumaguete, Philippines
Painted frogfish juvenile.
Painted frogfish, Antennarius pictus, juvenile, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Striated Frogfish
Striated Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Also known as Splitlure or Hairy frogfish.
Bennett’s Feather Star
Bennett’s Feather Star, Oxycomanthus bennetti, that is growing on a coral wall where there is regular current, Often thereare crinoids clinging to the gorgonian, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Bennett’s Feather Star
Bennett’s Feather Star, Oxycomanthus bennetti, that is growing on a coral wall where there is regular current, Often thereare crinoids clinging to the gorgonian, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Radiant Urchin
Radiant Urchin, Astropyga radiata, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crinoids
Crinoids, Apo Island, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Crinoids on coral
Bennett’s Feather Stars, Oxycomanthus bennetti, on coral, Apo Island, Philippines
Hammer Coral
Hammer Coral, Euphyllia ancora, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Hammer Coral
Hammer Coral, Euphyllia ancora, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Also known as Anchor Coral
Spotfin Frogfish
Spotfin Frogfish, Antennarius nummifer, Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
Devil Scorpionfish
Humpback Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis diabolus, Also known as Devil Scorpionfish. Anilao, Luzon, Philippines
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search, you will have the ability to add any image to your “Favorites.” Your Favorites Collection is your own custom gallery. As long as you use the same computer, it will automatically remember what is in your Collection via cookies.
As an added convenience for you, we have added the ability for you to submit your Collection to us at Andrew J. Martinez Photography. We can instantly see the same images you are looking at and answer any questions that you might have.
Enjoy the site, and please contact us with any questions or comments.
