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  • Redspotted Blenny, Blenniella periophtalmus, peering out from its burrow, surrounded by sponge. Passage Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea; India
    Redspotted Blenny 12x18
  • Schooling Sleek Unicornfish, Naso hexacanthus, pass over a stand of elephant-ear sponges. Wild Fish Ridge, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    Wild Fish Reefscape 20x30
  • Schooling Sleek Unicornfish, Naso hexacanthus, pass over a stand of elephant-ear sponges. Wild Fish Ridge, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20130829_cenderawasi_0344.tif
  • A dense school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, hover over pastel soft corals and barrel sponges at Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    Fish Rock Reefscape 12x18
  • These reef fish were killed by blast fishing, but are not commercially valuable, so they're left to rot. While illegal in most countries, this unsustainable fishing method is widespread and difficult to control. Blast fishing destroys delicate habitats and kills huge quantities of fish. Only the most valuable species are collected for market; the vast majority are wasted. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    ecodf16CP.tif
  • A Lionfish cruises over decomposing bodies of fish that were killed by blast fishing. While illegal in most countries, this unsustainable fishing method is widespread and difficult to control. Blast fishing destroys delicate habitats and kills vast quantities of fish. Only the most valuable species are collected for market; the majority are left behind to rot. Thailand, Andaman Sea
    ecodf15CP.tif
  • Considered the Holy Grail of Reef Fish, the bizzarely beautiful Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, is rare throughout its range; probably fewer than 12 have been reported from the Andaman Sea. Mergui Archipelago, Andaman Sea, Myanmar
    scorp50.tif
  • These trevally are victims of blast fishing, and are destined to lay rotting on the bottom.  While illegal in most countries, this unsustainable fishing method is widespread and difficult to control. Blast fishing destroys delicate habitats and kills vast quantities of fish. Only the most valuable species are collected for market; the majority are wasted. Thailand, Andaman Sea
    ecodf6CP.tif
  • The exotic looking Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, occurs in a wide range of colors and textures.  Rare throughout its range, it is considered the holy grail of subjects among fish photographers.  Lembeh Strait; North Sulawesi; Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp108CP.tif
  • Nemo and Family: A family of Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggle among the venomous tentacles of their host, a Magnifiecnt Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish develop an immunity to the tentacles, whose sting would prove fatal for many other fish.  North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    clown154CP.tif
  • A videographer enjoys a rare encounter with a most unusual fish, a young Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola.  Found worldwide in tropical and temperate seas, these odd creatures are the largest of all bony fish, reaching lengths of 3m. and weights of 2000 kg.  San Diego, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    mola2LM-2.tif
  • The unmistakable silhouette of a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus. Reaching over 40 feet in length, whale sharks are the largest of all fish, yet are gentle filter feeders, straining plankton and small fish from the water with their gill rakers. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    PortfolioPairReefscapeWS107.jpg
  • A videographer enjoys a rare encounter with a most unusual fish, a young Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola.  Found worldwide in tropical and temperate seas, these odd creatures are the largest of all bony fish, reaching lengths of 3m. and weights of 2000 kg.  San Diego, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    mola2tif
  • A videographer enjoys a rare encounter with a most unusual fish, a young Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola.  Found worldwide in tropical and temperate seas, these odd creatures are the largest of all bony fish, reaching lengths of 3m. and weights of 2000 kg.  San Diego, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    mola1.tif
  • A Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, cruises above schooling fusiliers. Whale Sharks are harmless filter-feeders; growing to lengths of 40 ft. or more, they are the largest of all fish. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
    ws51CP.tif
  • A rarely seen, brilliant yellow Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, waits patiently for small fish to pass within striking distance. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    scorp196CP.tif
  • A diver cruises among schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, surgeonfish and barracuda at a site appropriately named Fish Rock. Passage Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, India
    13FEB07rsand018CP.tif
  • Dedicated parents: A pair of Pink Anemonefish, Amphiprion perideraion, stay busy tending to their cluster of eggs, guarding them from predators and keeping them well oxygenated. Eggs are the orange-ish mass below the lower fish's belly. Ko Tao, Thailand, Gulf Of Thailand, Pacific Ocean
    clown104CP.tif
  • The unmistakable silhouette of a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus. Reaching over 40 feet in length, whale sharks are the largest of all fish, yet are gentle filter feeders, straining plankton and small fish from the water with their gill rakers. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    Whale Shark Dream 20 x 30
  • A dense school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, hover over pastel soft corals and barrel sponges at Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0020.tif
  • This distinctive silhouette belongs to the heaviest of all bony fish, an Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola. Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    2009APR22mola110CP.tif
  • A Western Clown Anemonefish, Amphiprion ocellaris, snuggles among the tentacles of its host sea anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The anemonefish is immune to the tentacles' sting, allowing it to hide from predatory fish that avoid the tentacles. The anemone also benefits, as the anemonefish will fiercely defend its host. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown23CP.tif
  • A Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, opens wide to feed on plankton, jellies and small fish as huge volumes of water pass through its gill rakers, which act like strainers.  Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
    ws48CP.tif
  • A squadron of Bluefin Trevally, Caranx melamygus, patrols above a school of Bluestripe Snapper, Lutjanus kasmira. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120222_Andamans_0021.tif
  • Sporting electric blue coloration that makes it appear to be plugged in to a neon light, the Andaman Damselfish, Pomacentrus alleni, is among the most conspicuous of small reef fish. Found primarily in the Andaman Sea, its range also includes the Indian Ocean sides of Sumatra and Java. Andaman Sea.
    df6CP.tif
  • A Skunk Anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, peers from the shelter of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica.  The anemonefish is immune to the tentacles' sting, allowing it to hide from predatory fish that avoid the tentacles. The anemone also benefits, as the anemonefish will fiercely defend its host. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown81CP.tif
  • A diver experiences the thrill of a lifetime, swimming next to the world's largest fish, a Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    wsd42CP.tif
  • A male Red-Bar Anthias, Pseudanthias rubrizonatus, displays the brilliant colors typical of its sex.  Females are drab by comparison. These fish normally inhabit deep, inshore reefs. Hin Muang, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    anth7CP.tif
  • In a perfect example of symbiosis, a Western Skunk Anemonefish, Amphiprion akallopisos, snuggles among tentacles of its host, a Magnificent Sea Anemone, Heteractis magnifica. The fish is immune to the tentacles' sting which would kill most other fish, a situation that provides safe shelter for the Anemonefish. In return, the Anemonefish fiercely protects its host from any perceived threats. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    clown83CP.tif
  • Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, gather around what appears to be framework from a boat's awning. Judging by the healthy colonies of orange and green Tubastraea coral, it has been submerged for quite some time, and now serves as an artificial reef. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea, Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean
    2009feb17rsand03CP.tif
  • The conspicuously patterned Andaman Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus macrospilus, is endemic to the Andaman Sea, and therefore a signature fish of the region. A shy species, it is usually found in or near crevices and overhangs. Andaman Sea
    sl3CP.tif
  • Dense schools of Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, and Gray Unicornfish, Naso caesius, gather on the steep slopes of Fish Rock, Passage Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea; India
    13FEB07or016CP.tif
  • A trio of bannerfish and various other schooling fish gather on a steep dropoff, accented by a crinoid and colorful Dendronepthya soft coral. Apo Reef, Sulu Sea, Philippiines, Pacific Ocean
    20110126_Philippines_0053.tif
  • Growing to lengths of 10 feet and wieghts of 5000 pounds, the odd-looking Ocean Sunfish, Mola mola, is the heaviest of all bony fish. Banda Sea, Indonesia
    2009APR22mola123PHOTSHELTER.tif
  • A school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus orientalis, hover amidst rocky terrain that is adorned with small soft corals and Tubastraea Coral trees.  Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea / Bay of Bengal
    2009feb17rsand94CP.tif
  • Dense schools of Blue-spine Unicornfish, Naso hexacanthus and Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, gather on the up-current side of Fish Rock, which clearly lives up to its name. Andaman Islands; Andaman Sea; Bay of Bengal; Indian Ocean
    2009feb12rsand64CP.tif
  • This Tallfin Batfish, Platax teira, was hovering in mid-water, but initially moved away if I approached closer than a meter.  I waited patiently, and the fish eventually relaxed, allowing me close enough to take this tightly framed portrait at the zoom?s 180mm position.  Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Sail Rock. Nikon F100 in Seacam housing, Nikkor 70-180mm Macro Zoom lens, twin Ikelite 200 strobes, Ultra Light arms, Fujichrome Velvia 50 film.  f-11, 1/60 sec.
    bat18CP.tif
  • This brilliant little fish, a Bluebanded Goby, Gobio bonito, is a commonly encountered inhabitant of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, including central California, Baja and the Gulf of California. Guadalupe Island, Mexico, Pacific Ocean
    goby42LM.tif
  • Colorful Dendronepthya soft corals and various reef fish thrive in brisk currents at Nigali Passage, Gau, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181010_Fiji_0158.tif
  • A densely packed school of Yellowmask Surgeonfish, Acanthurus mata, and Gray Unicornfish, Naso caesius, swarm on the outskirts of the appropriately named Fish Rock, Passage Island, Andaman Islands, Andaman Sea; India
    13feb07or037CP.tif
  • Looking very much like part of the seafloor, a Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrcosa, waits patiently for a small fish or other prey to come within striking distance. For self-defense, Stonefish are equipped with hollow dorsal spines that act like hypodermic needles, injecting a powerful toxin that causes extreme pain and even death to unlucky vicitims. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    stone6LM.tif
  • A Bluefin Trevally, Caranx melampygus, patrols past a pair of Splendid Soldierfish, Myripristis botche, amdist rocky terrain covered by small soft corals. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0054.tif
  • eel11: Looking more like a monster from a science fiction movie than a real-life fish, the Reptilian Snake Eel, Brachysomophis henshawi, is an ambush predator, waiting patiently for prey to come within striking distance. Indonesia, Sulawesi Sea, Sangihe Archipelago. Nikon F100 in Seacam housing, Nikkor 70-180mm Macro Zoom lens, twin Ikelite 200 strobes, Ultra Light arms, Fujichrome Velvia 50 film. f-22, 1/60 sec.
    eel11CP.tif
  • A diver swims above a thriving coral reef, including barrel sponge, soft corals and various reef fish. Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191104_PNG_0007.tif
  • Looking very much like part of the seafloor, a Reef Stonefish, Synanceia verrcosa, waits patiently for a small fish or other prey to come within striking distance. For self-defense, Stonefish are equipped with hollow dorsal spines that act like hypodermic needles, injecting a powerful toxin that causes extreme pain and even death to unlucky vicitims. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar/Burma, Andaman Sea
    stone7LM.tif
  • A school of Oriental Sweetlips, Plectorhinchus vittatus, hover amidst soft corals on a rocky reef. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120223_Andamans_0133.tif
  • Largest of all fish, the Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, can exceed 40 feet in length. This individual sports a beard of hitchiking sharksuckers, Echeneis naucrates.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    ws19BW.tif
  • Semi-circle Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, showing typical intermediate stage coloration.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean; underwater; fish portrait; juvenile; juvenile angelfish, color change
    afscj3CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, hovers among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor. Most fish would be stung, paralyzed and eaten by the anemone, but the anemonefish develops immunity at an early age. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    clown20CP.tif
  • A Scale-Eating Blenny, Plagiotremus tapeinosoma, emerging from an empty worm hole. This sneaky predator mimics the Blue-Streak Cleaner Wrasse, but instead of removing parasites, it bites off & eats scales and flesh from larger fish.  Perhaps this explains the sly grin!  Similan Islands, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean.
    blen10CP.tif
  • Schooling Bannerfish, Heniochus diphreutes, parade past a large fan coral. Fish Rock, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea / Bay of Bengal
    2009feb12rsand79CP.tif
  • This tiny Frogfish, Antennarius sp., has extended its lure for a bit of fishing, all the while imitating a sponge. Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    frog269CP.tif
  • This Striated Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, has developed a remarkable adaptation in the form of hairy skin appendages, allowing it to blend in with filamentous algae where it lives. Lembeh Straits, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    frog347.tif
  • painted anglerfish, Antennarius pictus, perched among sponges and algae. Dumaguete, Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190620_Philippines_0026.tif
  • Freckled frogfish, Antennarius coccineus, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191031_PNG_0110.tif
  • This Striped Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, has developed a remarkable adaptation in the form of hairy skin appendages, allowing it to blend in with filamentous algae where it lives. Lembeh Straits, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
    frog357CP.tif
  • Rarely encountered by divers, the Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, is a highly sought subject for underwater photographers. Lembeh Strait; North Sulawesi; Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp12LM.tif
  • Robust Soldierfish, Myripristis robusta, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0893.tif
  • Rarely seen by divers, this exotic creature is a Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    15MAY07scorp02CP.tif
  • Clown Triggerfish, Balistoides conspicillum, Puerto Galera, Mindoro,  Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190626_Philippines_0023.tif
  • Normally rather shy, this Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, was preoccupied with browsing among coral rubble, giving the photographer an opportunity for this tight portrait.  Andaman Sea
    afr65andCP.tif
  • A curious Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, peers towards the photographer's lens. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    afr75CPIX.tif
  • A school of Lunar-Tail Bigeyes, Priacanthus hamrur, hover over a garden of staghorn coral.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean. filename: beyesch2
    bff68.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, snuggles among the tentacles of its host anemone, under the branches of a soft coral colony.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown134CP.tif
  • This odd-looking character is a Clown Anglerfish, Antennarius maculatus, a.k.a. Warty Frogfish. Although capable of swimming, it usually crawls across the substrate using its extraordiarily dextrous ventral and pectoral fins, which can actually grip objects like hands and feet.  Andaman Sea.
    frog21CP.tif
  • A Emperor Angelfish, Pomacanthus imperator, passes close to the photographer's lens.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    afemp15CP.tif
  • Female Squarespot Anthias, Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0812.tif
  • Ribbon Eel, Rhinomuraena quaesita, showing unusual solid yellow coloration, indicating it has transformed from male to female. North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    bre47CP.tif
  • A juvenile Midnight Snapper, Macolor macularis, hovers in mid-water. Ambon Harbor, Banda Sea, Indonesia; Pacific Ocean
    2009APR24snap69PHOTOSHELTER.tif
  • An unforgettable face: rarely seen, brilliant yellow Weedy Scorpionfish, Rhinopias frondosa, widely considered a Holy Grail of u/w photo subjects. Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    scorp200CP.tif
  • This brilliantly colored creature, only a few inches in length, is a Longnose Filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris. Its long snout and relatively small mouth enable it to reach down among Acropora corals where it feeds on the polyps. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    ff11CP.tif
  • Ornate Ghost Pipefish, Solenostomus paradoxus, Dumaguete, Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190620_Philippines_0149.tif
  • White Bonnet Anemonefish, Amphiprion leucokranos, with eggs. Dampier Strait, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20181218_RajaAmpat_0115.tif
  • Clown Anglerfish / Warty Frogfish, Antennarius maculatus.  Apparently confident in its camouflage, it made no effort to get away, allowing this close-up portrait.  The macro zoom was especially useful here, enabling me to zoom in tight (roughly the 120mm position) without having to adjust strobe or camera position. Thailand, Andaman Sea, Richelieu Rock. Nikon F100 in Seacam housing, Nikkor 70-180mm Macro Zoom lens, twin Ikelite 200 strobes, Ultra Light arms, Fujichrome Velvia 50 film. f-25, 1/60 sec.
    frog321CP.tif
  • This Pygmy Sea Horse, Hippocampus bargibanti, almost appears to be whistling! A master of camouflage, it blends in perfectly with its Gorgonian host, Muricella sp.  Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    shp54CPIX.tif
  • A Beaked Coralfish or Copperband Butterflyfish, Chelmon rostratus, browses among coralimorphs. Sail Rock, Thailand, Gulf of Thailand, Pacific Ocean
    bff106CP.tif
  • A Red Saddleback Anemonefish, Amphiprion ephippium, cavorts among the stinging tentacles of its host anemone, Entacmaea quadricolor, accented by a backdrop of colorful soft coral.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    clown131CP.tif
  • A pair of Regal Angelfish, Pygoplites diacanthus, browsing amdist coral rubble.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    afr38CP.tif
  • A Tiger Shark, Galeocerdo cuvier, cruises over a seagrass bed, accompanied by a school of blue runners. Tiger Beach, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean
    Tiger Over Seagrass 12x18.tif
  • A cabezon or marbled sculpin,  Scorpaenichthys marmoratus, perches among anemones and soft corals as a garibaldi,  garibaldi, Hypsypops rubicundus, hovers in an adjoining crevice. Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands, California, Pacific Ocean
    20141231_conception-75-2.tif
  • A Blue-ring Angelfish, Pomacanthus annularis, glides past a fan coral.  This species is often quite curious and approachable.  Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    afbr8CPIX.tif
  • An  curious Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, banks towards the photographer (not pictured) for a closer look. Richelieu Rock, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    ws118norm.tif
  • Appropriately named, a Long-nosed butterflyfish, Forcipiger longirostris, forages amidst coral rubble.  Andaman Sea.
    bff114andCP.tif
  • A school of Lunar-tail Bigeyes, Priacanthus hamrur, hover in formation as an underwater photographer approaches.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    beyeschd2CP.tif
  • The bizarre, ancient-looking Bowmouth Guitarfish, Rhina anclystoma, shares characteristics of both sharks and rays, with the streamlined body, tall fins and powerful tail of the former, as well as the ventrally-located mouth and gill openings of the latter. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    bmgf3CP.tif
  • A curious Semicircle Angelfish, Pomacanthus semicirculatus, peers out from a rocky overhang.  Koh Tachai, Similan Islands Marine National Park, Andaman Sea, Thailand
    afsc1CP.tif
  • This Striped Frogfish, Antennarius striatus, has developed a remarkable adaptation in the form of hairy skin appendages, allowing it to blend in with filamentous algae where it lives. Lembeh Straits, N. Sulawesi, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    frog347CPIX.tif
  • A juvenilie Lemon Damselfish, Pomacentrus moluccensis, hovers over its home, a colony of Acropora coral. Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
    df11CP.tif
  • Gaint Black Seabass, Stereolepis gigas, hovering among stalks of Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera. Casino Point Dive Park, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0157.tif
  • Gaint Black Seabass, Stereolepis gigas, hovering over sand bottom, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0102.tif
  • Gaint Black Seabass, Stereolepis gigas, hovering among stalks of Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera. Casino Point Dive Park, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210710_California_0005.tif
  • Massive, densely packed school of Bigeye Trevally, Caranx sexfasciatus. Balicasag Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120628_philippines_0058.tif
  • Juvenile Horn Shark, Heterodontus francisci, Anacapa Island, Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20160713_california_0145.tif
  • A tiny Blenny peers from its home, an empty wormhole, surrounded by encrusting sponge.  Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    blen3.tif
  • This juvenile Pinnate Spadefish, Platax pinnatus, displays the unusual body shape and striking coloration typical of its age. Adults are more disc-shaped and less colorful, being mostly silver with several black bars.  Lembeh Strait, N. Sulawesi, Celebes Sea, Indonesia
    bat30CP.tif
  • No larger than a grain of rice, this Pygmy Sea Horse, Hippocampus denise, is the world's smallest sea horse. Wakatobi Marine Preserve, Tukang Besi Islands, Flores Sea, Indonesia
    shp4CP.tif
  • Critically endangered Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, accompanied by a school of cobia, Rachycentron canadum. Gulf of Thailand
    Whale Shark and Cobia School 12 x 24
  • Gaint Black Seabass, Stereolepis gigas, hovering among stalks of Giant Kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera. Casino Point Dive Park, Catalina Island, California, USA, Pacific Ocean
    20210925_california_0172.tif
  • Atlantic sailfish, Istiophorus albicans or platypterus, use sail-like dorsal fins to round up Spanish sardines, Sardinella aurita. Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico, Caribbean Sea
    Full Sail 20x30
  • Whale Shark, Rhincodon typus, accompanied by small cobia, Rachycentron canadum, Remoras, Echeneis naucrates, and small jacks. Richelieu Rock, Andaman Sea, Thailand.
    ws124CP.tif
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