Images Dated 2015 June

Prehistoric marine life of around 380 to 360 million years ago showing three carnivorous species

Prehistoric marine life of around 380 to 360 million years ago showing three carnivorous species (Dunkleosteus, Stethacanthus, Cladoselache spp.). Dunkleosteus, the largest, dark grey fish, measured up to 10 m. The Stethacanthus shark had an anvil-shaped dorsal fin, and Cladoselache at upper right was another shark, sleek and swift, resembling the present-day mackerel sharks

The Candlestick

The Candlestick, a tall dolerite pinnacle, an internationally renowned climbing and abseiling rock 100 m high. It needs a 10-metre swim through usually surging water to reach it. Cape Hauy, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia

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Wandering sea anemone (Phlyctenactis tuberculosa)

Wandering sea anemone (Phlyctenactis tuberculosa), on blades of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera). Has numerous bladder-like vesicles on bulging column. In daytime it curls up and looks like a ball of baked beans. It attaches itself to weed, seagrasses and rock but can detach itself and is often seen drifting on the sea floor. Tasmania, Australia

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