#southeast sulawesi

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🖼️ Seaside view, almost dusk

📍 Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi

🗓️ October 2023

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[jesncin]

Hello!! I saw yalls lunar boy post (which made me so extremely happy btw, genuinely got teary eyed while reading it) and it said that yall did a lot of research into queer indonesian history and media? If yall dont mind could you link some of those? Im studying up on queer indonesian history myself and struggling to find good resources 😅 ofc all of these are /nf!! Feel free to ignore me and im so sorry for bothering yall 🙏🙏

Not a bother at all, and I'm super happy to hear that the Lunar Boy Queer Escapism comic made you so happy! 💜 Ooh yes there's a ton of sources. From the top of my head:

Creating Spaces for Dialogue: Exploring Queer Cinema in Southeast Asia. An extremely thorough analysis and catalog of queer cinema throughout SEA, with a very robust Indonesian section. My buddy Gris did the research for this and they're very dedicated to this sort of stuff! The Kontinentalist in general has fantastic articles.

Queer Indonesia Archive. An incredible digital collection archiving the lives of queer Indonesians. There's magazines, posters, photos, newspaper clippings, and more! I've talked to and met some of the people working on this project and they're very passionate about memory preservation.

Beyond the Binary: Two Bissu Defend Their Roots in Sulawesi. New Naratif has some good articles covering queer Indonesian lives. I think personal interviews and their reporting are their strong points. I've illustrated for them a couple of times (all queer related things lol). Looks like their website is down at the moment but will be back in May!

Vice Indonesia has some great stuff like their video on Lengger Lanang, Bunda Mayora, and more! I recommend Madame X Memories: The Rise and Fall of Indonesian Queer Cinema.

Bissu A Frame of Diversity. A recent video on the Bissu of Sulawesi. I consider it extremely important to be able to hear from Bissu themselves, since most resources are by white anthropologists who often misconstrue queer Indonesian culture.

The writings of Nurdiyansah Dalidjo. He writes in Indonesian (sorry not in English, my language barrier self uses a mix of google translate and my own Indonesian to read his stuff), but the work he does is invaluable. Whether it's personal reflections on his life, or covering the lives of other queer people, it's all fantastic writing. He did a series "Queer di Masa Lansia" covering elder queer people that is very much worth a read. He's active in waria spaces, working together with transfemme lower class people. I've met him, he's very nice to me :( Idk why :'((

So I hope this is helpful! Early on when I did research for Lunar Boy I reached out to academics on queer Indonesian identities and while some of it was helpful (bless Dédé Oetomo for giving me the time of day and answering my questions), I've learned it was more valuable and enriching to find material that talks more directly with queer people. Stuff that isn't filtered through a scholarly lens or bias. If there's any takeaway I can give, it would be that.

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Huge ass detail map for the region of the first few Arcs of THE KNIGHT VAGRANT. Pemi Archipelago is a sun-scourged land inspired by the likes of Borneo, Bali, Sulawesi, Mindanao, and the Ryukyu Archipelago. It is situated right beside the End of the World to the Southeast, where the islands eventually end into eternal sea.

THE KNIGHT VAGRANT is my ongoing new weird progression spirit cultivation fantasy web serial on Royal Road! If you're interested, blurb below the cut hehe

A world shorn of light. A mystic swordhand shorn of memory. Let your Will be done. Until all beings are free.

Death held them, once, for the quickest second. Until the Adamantine Path reaped its due.

Raxri Uttara the Once-Dead walks again, rejuvenated by the Medicine Awoken. A swordgendered blade saint now shorn of their accumulation. Arisen, without memory, they must wander again this Wheel of Wandering, wield the God-Dissolving Darkness to flense away the forgetting's dirt, so that they may arrive again at the truth, and learn new mystic and martial arts to recover their failing Will Furnace. They must seek revelation from their past, understand again the vaunted world of the Utter Islands, and choose, ultimately, between vengeance or enlightenment. If they could remember who or what wronged them...

Upon that peak, will they choose the right blade? Let their enlightenment be that such a duality is delusion.The Termagant Buddha watches closely.

Giant cats turned into apartment complexes, ghost horse steeds that tire not, walking giant mechanical armors turned into public transportation, charnel wizards summoning the long-dead, witches wielding the Pureflame of Creation, the Machine God beginning its slick advance into forever progress... the Age of Furor is upon us.

The Latter Day of the Law.

THE KNIGHT VAGRANT is a new weird progression fantasy web novel in the universe of Wandering, a world wrought from Esoteric Buddhism and Maritime Asia!

WHAT TO EXPECT

- Progression Fantasy that is Journey to the West meets Naruto meets Cradle by Will Wight, Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula Le Guin, and Grace of Kings by Ken Liu.

- An MC that has lost all memory and power and must claw their way back up, relearning everything they've done during their years as a prodigious cultivator, accumulator and attainer. They're also essentially an attractive androgynous nonbinary femboy MC who is not a twink and is an archetypical Holy Fool Trickster (with an emphasis on the Fool early on!) inspired by the likes of Sun Wukong, Shakyamuni Buddha, Monkey D Luffy, and Padmasambhava.

- Multiple Cultivation Systems within the world, with the primary one inspired by Esoteric/Tantric Buddhism. Expect classic Daoist Cultivation, Dual Cultivation, Animistic Cultivation, Hermetic Cultivation, Esoteric Muslim Cultivation, Tantric Shaivist Cultivation, Esoteric Catholic Cultivation and more!

- A mystic esoteric fantasy archipelago inspired by cultures and faiths of the Nirvana Route/Maritime Silk Road (From the Arabian Sea to India to Indonesia to the Philippines to China to Korea to Japan)!

- In depth supernatural martial arts inspired by my own practices in FMA, Muay Thai, Karate, and MMA!

- A unique, Southeast Asian twist on the cultivation genre, emphasizing unique combinations and interesting parallels from Southeast Asian cultures with East Asian cultures!

- An adventure story inspired by the likes of Elden Ring, One Piece, Dragon Ball, and Journey to the West!

- Content Warnings for the following: Violence, Body Horror, Mild Horror, Mild Sexual Content (can get racy but nowhere near smut!), Bigotry, Warfare, Class Struggle, Revolution, Betrayals, Strong Language

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Textiles of Indonesia

The Thomas Murray Collection

Contributors: Lorraine Aragon, Joanna Barrkman, Chris Buckley, Kristal Hale, Valerie Hector, Janet Alison Hoskins, Itie van Hout, Eric Kjellgren, Fiona Kerlogue, Brigitte Khan Majlis, Robyn Maxwell, Thomas Murray, and Sandra Sardjono

Prestel, London 2021, 534 pages, 26,5x35cm, ISBN 9783791387659

€112,00

email if you want to buy booksinprogressmilano@yahoo.it

Gathered over the course of four decades, the Thomas Murray collection of Indonesian textiles is one of the most important in the world. The objects comprise ritual clothing and ceremonial cloths that tell us much about the traditions of pre-Islamic Indonesian cultures, as well as the influences of regional trade with China, India, the Arab world, and Europe. As with the earlier volume, Textiles of Japan (Prestel, 2018), the book focuses on some of the finest cloths to come out of the archipelago, presenting each object with impeccable photographs. Geographically arranged, this volume pays particular attention to textiles from the Batak and the Lampung region of Sumatra, the Dayak of Borneo, and the Toraja of Sulawesi, as well as rare textiles from Sumba, Timor and other islands. Readers will learn about the intricate traditions of dyeing, weaving, and beading techniques that have been practiced for centuries. Original texts by international experts offer historical context, unspool the mysteries behind ancient iconography, and provide new insights into dating and provenance. At once opulent and scholarly, this book arrives at a moment of growing interest in Southeast Asian culture and carries the imprimatur of one of the art world's leading collectors.

02/11/23

[theearthquaketrackingfox]

INCREASED (yellow): Seram, Kepulauan Batu-Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatra, Sunda Strait, Java, Bali, Sumbawa, Timor, Flores, Kepulauan Tanimbar, Northern Philippines, Makassar Strait, Papua, Eastern Papua New Guinea, Ceram Sea.

HIGH (orange): Molucca Sea, Kepulauan Sanghe - Kepulauan Talaud, Minahasa, Sulawesi, Halmahera, Kepulauan Barat Daya - Kepulauan Babar, Mindanao and Leyte (Philippines), New Britain region (P.N.G), S Sumatra, Banda Sea, Kepulauan Alor.

During the week, the HIGHEST TECTONIC TRACTIONS will be present in: · Luzon, Leyte and Mindanao, Philippines · Kepulauan Talaud · Minahasa, Sulawesi · Sumbawa · Flores Sea · Nicobar Islands · Bali Region · Halamera · Molucca Sea ​ Regions that will be the most tectonically unstable are: · Sumbawa, Sunda Strait, Kepulauan Tanimbar, Kepulauan Talaud, Halamera · Kepulauan Alor Philippines – northern, central, southern, New Britain Region (Papua), Papua New Guinea.

MODERATE: Kyushu, Shikoku, SE Ryukyu, Izu Islands. INCREASED: ​Kuril Islands, Volcano, Bonin Is, east of Kuril Islands. HIGH: off east coast of Honshu, near east and south coasts of Honshu, Hokkaido, Taiwan.

Due to the passage of strongly active tectonic waves, the active traction will be the highest along east Honshu, Hokkaido, Izu Islands, Kuril Islands, Taiwan, Volcano, Bonin Islands, southeast Ryukyu, and off east coast of Honshu.

According to instability alert field, the most tectonically unstable regions will be Taiwan, the Kuril Islands, near east and west coasts of Honshu and Hokkaido, due to the strong local Time-synchronizations along the regional fault system.

Courtesy of Quantectum - Earthquake Forecasting System

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Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Round 2, match 4: skrunkly little guys

Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

A lemur you will likely all have heard of! They live in the canopy of tropical forests, weaving little nests to sleep in during the day. At night, they come out to feed- sometimes on fruits and seeds, but they’re most well known for their unique way of hunting grubs. By tapping their spidery fingers on wood, they can hear insects hiding within. When they find one, they chew a hole through the wood with their incisor teeth, before reaching in with their thin middle finger to fish out the grub. Yum?

Pygmy tarsier (Tarsius pumilus)

Tarsiers are tiny, nocturnal primates found in Southeast Asia. They may be cute, with eyes almost as large as their brains, but they are actually the most carnivorous primates. They hunt mostly small arthropods, like insects and arachnids.

The pygmy tarsier is perhaps the most unusual tarsier species. They are tiny, weighing less than two ounces, and they live in the highland forests of Sulawesi. They are also incredibly elusive- they are rare, and their calls are probably outside the range of human hearing. Because of this, they were not seen for eighty years, long assumed extinct since the 1920s. It was not until 2008 that a group of scientists were able to observe living members of this species, confirming they were still alive.

[nailah2009]

Hi all, Introduce my name is Nailah Ramadani, just call me Nailah or Nai. I was born on August 26, 2009. I am female and Muslim. Where I live now is Indonesia, Southeast Sulawesi. Weight 40 kg and height 148 cm. I have hobbies listening to music, dreaming, cooking, writing and reading novels/books. My favorite colors are black, red and white. My favorite foods and drinks are fried rice, steak, vegetables, hot chocolate, green tea and iced tea. Trait problem? it's up to you... family? it's a secret.

Greetings all.

#Re_Intro #Intro #Me

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The Growing Industry of Betel Nut Suppliers in Indonesia

Betel nut, often identified as Areca nut, is the nut of the Areca catechu palm and holds an crucial role in the custom and economic structure of several nations in Asia. The seed is chewed for its energizing benefits, particularly when blended with betel quid (a mixture of betel leaves and hydrated lime) or tobacco. Indonesia as a country, being one of the main cultivators of betel seeds, has grown into a major stakeholder in the international commodity chain for this resource.

In the country of Indonesia, masticating betel seed, known locally as "sirih pinang," possesses a rich history. It frequently employed in ceremonies, social gatherings, and medical treatments. Within provincial areas, especially in Sumatra, Borneo, and the island of Sulawesi, the tradition of chewing Areca seed is still firmly entrenched. The seed has a social and traditional meaning, often serving as a symbol of generosity or integrated in traditional ceremonies, like matrimonial events.

Financially, the farming of betel nuts supplies a source of income for numerous local farmers, especially in provinces for instance Aceh, West Sumatran regions, and the northern region of Sulawesi. For these communities, Areca palm seed serves as a valuable commercial crop, supplementing their financial means and having a crucial role in the economy of the region.

Indonesia's tropical humid weather, nutrient-dense soil, and vast shorelines create the optimum setting for betel palm trees to thrive. The farming process is straightforward and needs substantial effort, consisting of placing saplings, maintaining palm groves, and collecting the betel nuts after roughly five years. After they are harvested, the Areca palm seeds are usually dried, parboiled, or fermented, based on the regional practices and the economic demand.

The Indonesian betel nut industry features a wide-ranging supply network, involving small-scale farmers, domestic dealers, wholesalers, and exporters. In some cases, betel nuts are marketed fresh, but usually, they are dried to provide a longer shelf life and to accommodate the demands of overseas markets.

The global demand for betel seed, notably in nations such as the country of India, Pakistan, the island of Taiwan, and other parts of Southeast Asia, has grown in recent times. Areca seed is in high demand in these areas, where its consumption continues to be a cultural tradition, even with the rising knowledge of its potential health risks. The country of India is the main purchaser of Indonesian betel nuts. The Areca nuts are handled in different forms, such as entire nuts, halved nuts, or as powder, depending on the market requirements. The use of betel nut in making paan continues to be prevalent in the region of India, and betel from Indonesia is commonly favored for its superior quality and consistent supply.

Taiwan functions as another growing market for Indonesian betel nuts, where the habit of betel nut consumption is prevalent, especially among men in provincial zones. Merchants from Taiwan prefer Indonesian betel nuts due to their reduced costs in contrast to domestic production. Despite the financial prospects of the betel nut business, Indonesian producers struggle with several issues in enhancing their sales territories and enhancing their distribution networks.

In recent years, scientific studies have associated the consistent consumption of betel nuts with cancers of the mouth and additional health concerns, triggering issues about its safety profile. This has caused some places adopting enhanced regulations or even bans on the trade and consumption of Areca nut products. For example, Taiwanese authorities has rolled out strategies to reduce the consumption of betel nuts because of increasing incidents of oral cancer. Betel nut suppliers in Indonesia, consequently, confront the difficulty of managing these regulations while sustaining their international markets.

Even though the Indonesian betel nut industry is extensive, it is deficient in standardized quality measures and standardization processes. This can lead to inconsistent product quality, which impacts its overseas reputation. Some suppliers have begun embracing more stringent selection, grading, and packaging standards to secure steadiness, but the entire industry still has opportunities for enhancement.

As with many agricultural commodities, growing betel nuts creates concerns about forest destruction and ecological damage. In some regions, Areca palm plantations have grown into earlier forest-covered lands, leading to a reduction in species diversity and interruption of habitats. Addressing these sustainability challenges is imperative for the long-term viability of the industry.

Indonesia as a nation is definitely not the sole country growing betel nut. Several Southeast Asian states, such as Thailand, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and the island nation of Sri Lanka, too have thriving betel nut markets. Producers in Indonesia must maintain competitiveness by delivering top-quality goods, efficient supply chains, and competitive pricing to retain their presence in the worldwide market.

In spite of the hurdles, the future remains hopeful for the betel nut sector in Indonesia. The global market for Areca palm seed is foreseen to remain strong due to the deep-rooted traditions of consumers in critical markets. While countries such as India and Taiwan continue to require top-notch Areca seeds, producers in Indonesia are well-positioned to address this demand.

For the purpose of ensuring continued growth, Indonesian betel nut suppliers are concentrating on modernizing their production techniques, refining quality control, and exploring additional markets. Some businesses are putting funds into advanced systems and framework to enhance their operations and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, there is growing interest in natural and ethically sourced products, which could create new opportunities for producers in Indonesia prepared to integrate eco-friendly practices.

The country of Indonesia's Areca nut industry is a major factor to both the regional and international economy. It provides livelihoods to countless smallholder farmers and meets the requirements of overseas markets, particularly in India and the island of Taiwan. However, hurdles such as public health challenges, regulatory issues, and market rivalry must be addressed for the industry to prosper in the long term. By concentrating on eco-friendliness, quality control, and new developments, Indonesian Areca nut manufacturers can keep to play a essential role in the global logistics.

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🖼️ Early morning view from Wisma Puncak Biru, Wawonii Island

📍 Wawonii, Konawe Islands, Southeast Sulawesi

🗓️ November 2023

[inatripblog]

Discovering the Coral Reefs of Wakatobi, Indonesia

Wakatobi, located in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, is renowned for its stunning coral reefs, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and white sandy beaches. This beautiful destination offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and underwater adventure, making it an ideal spot for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. Why Wakatobi? Wakatobi is celebrated for its incredible marine biodiversity, vibrant…

[eleanorfenyxwrites]

The Man From Y.I.L.I.N.G.

Chapter 11 - RESEARCH FOOTNOTES

1. Information about the poison Jin Guangyao uses is from Source, which says: "见血封喉 (jiànxuěfēnghóu), literally "meets blood and seals throat", is another infamous poison and comes from the upas or poison arrow tree (Antiaris toxicaria). Once often used on arrowheads, when the poison contacts an open wound or blood, it brings nearly instant death." Source 2 says: "The latex of Antiaris toxicaria contains intensely toxic cardenolides, in particular a cardiac glycoside named antiarin. It is used as a toxin for arrows, darts, and blowdarts in Island Southeast Asian cultures. In various ethnic groups of the Philippines, Borneo, Sulawesi and Malaysia the concentrated sap of Antiaris toxicaria is known as upas, apo, or ipoh, among other names. The concentrate is applied (by dipping) to darts used in sumpit blowguns employed for hunting and warfare. In Javanese tradition in Indonesia, Antiaris toxicaria (also known as upas) is mixed with Strychnos ignatii for arrow poison." (Emphasis mine)

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Indonesia Unveiled: A Journey Through Its Islands and History

Indonesia is a vibrant nation straddling Southeast Asia and Oceania, nestled between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This sprawling archipelago is composed of over 17,000 islands, including major ones like Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. As the world’s largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by land area, Indonesia covers approximately 1.9 million square kilometers. Home to over 280 million people, it's the fourth-most-populous country globally and the most populous Muslim-majority nation. Java alone, the planet’s most densely inhabited island, houses more than half of Indonesia's population.

Governance and GeographyIndonesia operates as a presidential republic with an elected legislature. It comprises 38 provinces, nine of which enjoy special autonomous status. Jakarta, the largest city, is also the world’s second-most-populous urban area. The country shares land borders with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and eastern Malaysia and maritime boundaries with Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, Palau, and India. Despite its bustling population, Indonesia boasts extensive wilderness areas rich in biodiversity.Historical OverviewThe Indonesian archipelago has been a hub of trade since ancient times. In the 7th century, Sumatra's Srivijaya and later Java’s Majapahit kingdoms were prominent in commerce with China and the Indian subcontinent. This historical trade influenced the rise of Hindu and Buddhist kingdoms, with the arrival of Islam in the 13th century gradually shaping the region’s spiritual landscape. The Portuguese arrived in 1512, followed by the Dutch, who established the Dutch East India Company in 1602. Dutch colonial rule lasted over three centuries, ending with Indonesia’s independence after World War II.Colonial Era and IndependenceThe Dutch East Indies’ colonial period saw sporadic Dutch control, with local leaders frequently challenging the colonizers.

The Japanese occupation during World War II disrupted Dutch rule and accelerated the push for independence. After Japan’s surrender in 1945, Indonesia declared its independence, with Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta leading the nation. Despite efforts to reassert Dutch control, Indonesia achieved full independence by December 1949.Post-War DevelopmentsIn the post-war era, Sukarno transitioned Indonesia from a democracy to an authoritarian regime. The 1965 coup attempt led to a violent anti-communist purge, resulting in the rise of General Suharto and his New Order government. Suharto’s administration, backed by the US, spurred significant economic growth but was marred by corruption and political repression. The 1997 Asian financial crisis severely impacted Indonesia, culminating in Suharto’s resignation in 1998.

Following democratic reforms, including regional autonomy and direct presidential elections, Indonesia has worked to stabilize and strengthen its economy.Modern IndonesiaToday, Indonesia is celebrated for its diverse ethnic and linguistic tapestry. The motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" ("Unity in Diversity") reflects its rich cultural and religious pluralism. Although the nation continues to face challenges, including political instability and sectarian tensions, it remains a significant regional power with a robust economy and a deep cultural heritage.Explore Indonesia’s journey from its ancient civilizations through its colonial past to its current status as a dynamic and diverse country.

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Images of Coral Reefs In A whole New Way!

A Scuba Diver Until Age 79, Georgette Apol Douwma Photographed Reefs Around The World And Then Transformed Her Images Into Dazzling Kaleidoscopic Designs.

— ByHicks Wogan | Photographs By Georgette Apol Douwma | May 20, 2024

Photographer Georgette Apol Douwma’s technique involves altering her earlier pictures, such as one taken in 2015 of corals in the Red Sea, to create new eye-catching displays.

Teeming with life, coral reefs occupy less than one percent of the ocean floor but sustain 25 percent of marine species. These hubs of biodiversity now face existential threats, from ocean warming and acidification to destructive fishing practices and pollution. It’s their stunning beauty that first caught the attention of photographer Georgette Apol Douwma during a trip to the Great Barrier Reef in the 1970s. Some 40 years, many scuba dives, and thousands of pictures later, Douwma began to reimagine her catalog by duplicating and reversing images to create symmetrical patterns similar to a kaleidoscope’s. The results emphasize the vibrancy and brilliance of these vulnerable underwater wonders.

Brittle Star! Douwma estimates that she’s made a thousand kaleidoscopic images, including this one photographed in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi Province in 2018. “I got quite carried away,” she says of the process (Top).

Lyretail Anthiasa! London resident and former BBC freelancer, Douwma focused on reefs around the world before hanging up her scuba gear in 2020 at age 79. In 2012 she captured a photo of these orange fish in the Red Sea (Bottom).

Gorgonian Sea Fan! To reveal bright colors that would otherwise look monochromatic underwater, Douwma used flashes with her subjects—this one also from West Papua Province, photographed in 2009 (Top).

Crinoid! Douwma’s favorite region to dive was Southeast Asia, including Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia—the country where she found this crinoid, along with gorgonian wrappers, in 2007 (Bottom)

Yellowback Fusiliers! Swimming past corals in Indonesia’s West Papua Province, the school of fish appears to quadruple in number after Douwma edited a 2017 photograph.

Bubble-Tip Anemone! In this image based on a photograph taken in Indonesia in 2011, an anemone shows signs of bleaching after expelling the organisms that provided it with nutrients. Healthy examples support many species of anemonefish.

Soft Corals! Several types of colorful corals adorn this image based on a photograph Douwma captured in 2009 in Thailand’s Andaman Sea.

Bigeye Snappers! Douwma photographed these fish, with their bright yellow markings, swimming among soft corals on a reef in West Papua, Indonesia, in 2018.

Lyretail Anthias! Another view of these orange fish is based on a photograph taken during a 2012 scuba dive in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt.

Blue-Green Chromis! Ringing the coral with pops of color, this type of damselfish often occurs in large numbers. Douwma documented these in 2015 in the Red Sea off Egypt’s coast.

Red Sea Whips! In this image—based on a photograph taken in 2008 in the Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua, Indonesia—the sea whips seem to reach for the edges of the frame.