Andrew J. Martinez Photography
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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
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha Nudibranch feeding
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha, Nembrotha chamberlaini, feeding on a tunicate, 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
school of Striped Catfish
Striped Catfish, Plitosus lineatus,Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, school for protection
Reticulated Dascyllus
Reticulated Dascyllus, Dascyllus reticulatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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
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.
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
Hammer Coral
Hammer Coral, Euphyllia ancora, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines. Also known as Anchor Coral
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
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
More Collections
Browse our pre-made galleries or do your own image search below, 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.
Andrew J. Martinez Photography
Under the Sea, Around the World
~~><((((º>
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
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha Nudibranch feeding
Chamberlain’s Nembrotha, Nembrotha chamberlaini, feeding on a tunicate, 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
school of Striped Catfish
Striped Catfish, Plitosus lineatus,Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines, school for protection
Reticulated Dascyllus
Reticulated Dascyllus, Dascyllus reticulatus, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.