Located off the coast of the Island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea, Kimber Bay covers an area of about 9,800 square kilometres and is part of the Coral Reef Triangle, which is home to 76% of the world's coral species. Conservation organizations have identified 14 areas with potential for marine protected areas. Photographed by David Dubile
A 20-meter-tall barracuda storm rises next to Jennifer Hayes. Marine biologist Hayes is the wife and partner of photographer David Dubilee. Many reef waters in Kimbe Bay have long been inhabited by schools of barracuda – a sign of the reef's vibrancy. Photographed by David Dubile
In The Gulf of Kimbe in Papua New Guinea, a three-spotted mud fish swims nearly three clownfish. Photographed by David Dubile
This animal looks like a plant, sweeping the plankton from Kimbe Bay into its belly. There are 900 species of reef fish in the bay, which can be said to be a treasure trove of life and a feast on the move, allowing predators such as barracuda in the picture to feast. Photographed by David Dubile
With a pointed belly and a flat body, they line up and rush into the branches of a cluster of red whiplash corals to seek refuge. Dubillet said: "I am very relieved to see that The Bay of Kimber is still full of all kinds of strange lives. Photo by David Dubilee
Sheltered by a nearby peninsula, an exquisite coral garden is protected from storms. The coral reefs of Kimbe Bay help local fishermen make ends meet, and some still work in traditional pontoon canoes. Photographed by David Dubile
A tortoiseshell flipper spreads like wings and soars past flocks of pointed-winged swallowfish and barracuda. Underwater peaks attract many species from the open sea and turn Kimbe Bay into a paradise of biodiversity. Photographed by David Dubile