Professional coral and ocean photography.
An image bank dedicated to the wonders of the marine world. Welcome to my image bank specializing in coral reefs and tropical marine environments. Here you'll find a rigorous selection of professional underwater photographs, taken over 15 years of field work in marine conservation. These images are designed to illustrate educational, scientific, environmental or editorial projects, with a dual focus: aesthetic and committed.
Unique coral reefs in high definition
Each image presented here is the result of patient, documented work that respects all living things. From the coral forests of Indonesia to the secret lagoons of Komodo, you will discover rare natural scenes captured in natural light, without retouching.
You will find:
wide shots of reefs rich in biodiversity,
macro photographs of coral colonies (Acropora, Porites, Montipora...),
animal interactions (fish, invertebrates, symbioses),
scenes of coral bleaching for scientific or documentary use.
A committed perspective: between art, science and conservation
These photographs are not simply “beautiful images”. They are the result of a deep commitment to the preservation of the oceans.
As the founder of the NGO Coral Guardian, my goal is to make the invisible visible, to show what is disappearing, but also what is still resisting. This image bank is therefore also an awareness-raising tool, intended for those who want to tell the story of the oceans with precision and emotion.
How can these images be used?
The images provided are available for various uses:
Educational materials and conferences (schools, universities, museums)
Scientific publications, theses, posters or reports
Media, books, documentaries or web content
Communication campaigns for NGOs, foundations or public institutions
Interior decoration (art prints available on request)
Each project can be subject to a personalized selection.
Formats, rights and terms of use
All images are available in high resolution (up to 42 MP), in JPEG or TIFF format, ready to be integrated into your tools or publications.
Usage rights are defined according to the license chosen (non-commercial, commercial, single print, online distribution, etc.).
Contact me directly for a personalized quote or a low-resolution sample.
About Martin Colognoli
I am a photographer, marine biologist and professional diver. For 15 years, I have been documenting the world's reefs, with an approach that blends science, art and environmental ethics.
My work has been exhibited internationally and published in GEO, Oceanographic Magazine, among others. I founded Coral Guardian, an NGO active in the protection of coral reefs through participatory conservation programs.
Exemples d’images disponibles
Contact and access to the photo library
For all requests regarding images, licenses or transfers of rights:
📞 +33 (0)7 51 63 70 14
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I will reply within 48 hours with a customized proposal.
Conclusion: a resource for enhancing and protecting the oceans
This image bank was created to provide reliable, accurate, and inspiring images of the underwater world. By choosing these visuals, you support an environmentally responsible, scientifically documented, and meaningful approach.
Because coral reefs are among the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, their beauty must be used to educate, to move, and to act.
