Nautilus pompilius
Nautilus pompilius - nowadays is a protected specimen, this is why it is supplied with CITES.
This is a great chance to get one!
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Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) is a giant species of sponge found in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It commonly occurs at depths ranging from over 10 meters to 120 meters and can grow up to a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sponge typically exhibits a brownish-red to brownish-gray coloration, with a hard or stony texture. Due to its impressive size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to possibly thousands of years, the giant barrel sponge has earned the nickname "redwood of the reef." It displays a variable form, often appearing as a large, firm, barrel-shaped structure with a cone-shaped cavity at the top called the osculum. These sponges make beautiful decorative pieces. The specimen in question originates from Luzon, Philippines.
Dimensions: 35 cm x 65 cm diameter
Weight: 5,05 Kg
Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) is a giant species of sponge found in the Indo-Pacific coral reefs. It commonly occurs at depths ranging from over 10 meters to 120 meters and can grow up to a diameter of 1.8 meters. The sponge typically exhibits a brownish-red to brownish-gray coloration, with a hard or stony texture. Due to its impressive size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to possibly thousands of years, the giant barrel sponge has earned the nickname "redwood of the reef." It displays a variable form, often appearing as a large, firm, barrel-shaped structure with a cone-shaped cavity at the top called the osculum. These sponges make beautiful decorative pieces. The specimen in question originates from Luzon, Philippines.
Nautilus pompilius - nowadays is a protected specimen, this is why it is supplied with CITES.
This is a great chance to get one!
This exceptional Black Gorgonian specimen, from Philippines, is a stunning example of nature's artistry. Gorgonians, like corals, are colonial animals made up of sessile polyps organized in a tree-like structure. These fascinating creatures thrive at depths of 20 to 100 meters, often clinging to vertical underwater walls.
Unlike most marine life, gorgonians grow perpendicular to ocean currents rather than towards sunlight, a unique adaptation that allows them to filter maximum water flow for nutrients. Their skeletal structure is a blend of soft and hard components, known as gorgonine, giving them both strength and flexibility.
Mounted in a black lacquered wood base, this piece captures the ethereal beauty of the ocean's depths, making it a breathtaking addition to any collection or interior space.
The Linckia white sea star, also known as the white Linckia starfish, is a species of sea star often found in the warm, tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, including the Philippines. These fascinating marine creatures are part of the genus Linckia, which is known for its remarkable ability to regenerate lost arms and even develop an entirely new individual from a single arm in some cases. As the name suggests, these sea stars are predominantly white or off-white, often with a slightly textured or grainy appearance. They typically have five elongated, slender arms that radiate from a central disc and adult individuals can range from 8 to 12 inches (20–30 cm) across, depending on environmental conditions and food availability.
This one is from Phillipines mounted in a black lacquered wood base.
Spondylus usually attach themselves to rocks, corals, anything from time to time we found some surprising attachments, here we have a beautiful Sopndylus echinatus, from Philippines, attached in a black gorgonia trunk, making this piece very special.
Mounted in an acrylic base.
Syrinx aruanus is the biggest living Gastropod in the world, usually with many scars when it gets bigger.
That makes it very special and rare, with a great quality (F+/ F++),
This one comes from North Western Australia.
Outstanding decor piece in a handmade brass base.
This stunning Victorian-style table tray features two large valves of Pecten subnodosus, a species of scallop commonly known as the Giant Lion's Paw. Native to the Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, extending southward to the western coast of Peru. These specimens originate from Baja California, USA. This species is edible.
Mounted in a Victorian style with one Carnelian cabochon and four Amethyst cabochons, all set in a handmade dark brass base.
Huge size Black Gorgonian in a handmade dark brass base.
These Gorgonias feature a unique and distinctive shape, carefully collected by skilled divers from the enchanting waters of Manado, located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Embrace the natural beauty of this captivating piece, as its intricate form and dark hues add a touch of allure and sophistication to any decor. Each Gorgonian serves as a testament to the mesmerizing wonders found beneath the ocean's depths, bringing a sense of tranquility and marine elegance to your space.
Orange Charonia variegata mounted in an acrylic base.
This rare colored piece for came from the North of Brazil coast and it is very much collectable.
A big size perfect Festilyria festiva from Somalia.
A classic rarity, very hard to get in this size and condition, for the serious collector or for decor beautiful shell.
Busycon perversum is an edible species of very large predatory sea snail or whelk, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Busyconidae, the Busycon whelks.
This species has a left-handed or sinistral shell. It eats mostly bivalves.
Mounted in a handmade round brass base, make it a very desirable decor item, from Gulf of Mexico.
Giant Triton, in shell length - this is one of the biggest mollusks in the coral reef.
Great quality (F+/ F++), with beautiful pattern and colors, very hard to get in this size nowadays - from Madagascar.
White sea fan Gorgonia from Celebes Island, Moluccas.
This specimen belongs to Gorgonacea family. Like corals, gorgonians are animals living in sessile colonial polyps organized in a tree shape. Its structure is a skeleton both soft and hard, called gorgonine and they do not grow in the direction of the sun but perpendicular to the current in order to filter a maximum of waterflow.
Displayed in a dark handmade brass base, turned into an excellent decór item for sea lovers!
Vertical branch black Gorgonian in a black lacquered wood base, these medium sizes Gorgonia have a special shape and are taken by divers from Manado, North Sulawezi - Indonesia.
The Crown-of-Thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) is a large and striking starfish known for its unique feeding habits and its role in coral reef ecosystems. It preys on hard, stony coral polyps and derives its name from the venomous, thorn-like spines that cover its upper surface, resembling the biblical crown of thorns. As one of the largest starfish species in the world, it boasts a wide Indo-Pacific distribution. While it is most commonly found around Australia, it also inhabits tropical and subtropical waters, from the Red Sea and the East African coast across the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, reaching as far as the west coast of Central America. Wherever coral reefs or hard coral communities thrive, this species can often be found.
The adult Crown-of-Thorns is a corallivorous predator, primarily feeding on reef coral polyps, encrusting sessile invertebrates, and even dead organic material. It uses its numerous tube feet, located in distinct ambulacral grooves on its underside, to climb over coral colonies. With its flexible body, it closely conforms to the coral's surface, including the intricate structures of branching corals. To feed, it extrudes its stomach through its mouth, spreading it over the coral's surface to a diameter matching its own. The stomach secretes digestive enzymes that break down the coral tissue, allowing the starfish to absorb the liquefied nutrients. Remarkably, a single Crown-of-Thorns starfish can consume up to six square meters of living coral reef in a year.
Megabalanus from the Philippines is a type of barnacle, a marine crustacean belonging to the Balanidae family. What sets this Megabalanus apart is its larger and more robust size compared to other barnacle species. In terms of appearance, Megabalanus barnacles typically feature a conical or pyramid-shaped shell structure composed of overlapping plates or ribbed plates. These barnacles can be found in various marine environments, including rocky shores, coastal areas, and coral reefs.
Beautiful Hexaplex nigritus from Mexico, always a very elusive shell, make a curious decor item.
Mounted in a brass and white lacquered wood base.