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  • Super macro view of a Polyclad Flatworm, Thysanozoon nigropapillosum, showing pseudotentacles, where sensory cells are concentrated. Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    20160824_Solomons_0154.tif
  • Super macro view of a Polyclad Flatworm, Thysanozoon nigropapillosum, showing pseudotentacles, where sensory cells are concentrated. Russell Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    20160824_Solomons_0201.tif
  • Smaller than match heads, a trio of tiny Ladybug Amphipods, Cyproidea sp., perch on a tunicate, itself  no bigger than a grape. Komodo National Park, Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    Ladybug Amphipods 16x20
  • This colorful nudibranch, Trinchesia sp. or Tenellia sp., is normally found feeding on hydroids.  Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190620_Philippines_0188.tif
  • Smaller than match heads, a trio of tiny Ladybug Amphipods, Cyproidea sp., perch on a tunicate, itself  no bigger than a grape. Komodo National Park, Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20101020_Indo_0317.tif
  • Smaller than match heads, a trio of tiny Ladybug Amphipods, Cyproidea sp., perch on a tunicate, itself  no bigger than a grape. Komodo National Park, Banda Sea, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    PortfolioPairLadybugsPig.jpg
  • Stalked tunicate,  Clavelina detorta, Morovo Lagoon, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    20160903_Solomons_0122.tif
  • A colorful juvenile nudibranch, Chromodoris hamiltoni, browses on rocky substrate. Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120304_Andamans_0104.tif
  • Arc-eye Hawkfish, Paracirrhites arcatus, perched among brancing coral. Far North Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Pacific Ocean
    20121119_CoralSea_0027.tif
  • Bubble Shell, Hydatina physis, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191029_PNG_0180.tif
  • This Pygmy Sea Horse,  Hippocampus bargibanti, is a master of camouflage, matching the color and texture of its gorgonian host. Malapascua, Philippines, Visayan Sea
    20120618_philippines_0083.tif
  • An Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, dutifully tends its clutch of eggs. Well developed eyes of embryos indicate they are nearly ready to hatch. Anilao, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20110118_Philippines_0173-2.tif
  • An Orange Anemonefish, Amphiprion sandaracinos, dutifully tends its clutch of eggs. Anilao, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20110115_Philippines_0248.tif
  • painted anglerfish, Antennarius pictus, perched among sponges and algae. Dumaguete, Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190620_Philippines_0026.tif
  • 20191102_PNG_0636.tif
  • Freckled frogfish, Antennarius coccineus, Witu Islands, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191031_PNG_0110.tif
  • A tiny nudibranch, Nudibranch, Mexichromis pusilla, browses in a field of filamentous algae. Puerto Galera, Mindoro, Philippines
    20190624_Philippines_0032.tif
  • This tiny creature, roughly the size of a rice grain, is Kuro's sapsucking slug,  Costasiella kuroshimae. Dauin, Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190619_Philippines_0068.tif
  • These colorful nudibranchs, Hypselodoris apolegma, are mating. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20181215_RajaAmpat_0257.tif
  • Juvenile Treefish, Sebastes serriceps, Catalina Island, Channel Islands, Califorina, Pacific Ocean
    20180829_Vision_0022.tif
  • Blue Velvet Helmetshield Slug, Chelidonura varians,  Anilao, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20110117_Philippines_0070.tif
  • A colorful nudibranch, Tambja olivaria, browses on a sponge-covered substrate. Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120619_philippines_0028.tif
  • Imperial Shrimp, Periclimenes imperialis, living on sea cucumber. Philippines, Visayan Sea, Pacific Ocean
    20120619_philippines_0138.tif
  • Hawksbill Turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata, Kimbe Bay,  Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0952.tif
  • Nudibranch, Ardeadoris egretta, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0822.tif
  • Female Squarespot Anthias, Pseudanthias pleurotaenia, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0812.tif
  • Baumann's Chromodorid nudibranch, Glossodoris baumanni, Midriff Islands, Sea of Cortez, Mexico
    20190804_SeaOfCortez-616.tif
  • Jewel Moray, Muraena lentiginosa,  Midriff Islands, Sea of Cortez, Mexico
    20190804_SeaOfCortez-609.tif
  • Notoriously shy, a Spotted Croucher, Caracanthus maculatus, hiding among branches of Pocillopora coral. Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20181012_Fiji_0043.tif
  • This pygmy sea horse, Hippocampus bargibanti, is a master of camouflage, matching the color and texture of its gorgonian host. Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines,  Pacific Ocean
    20120618_philippines_0142.tif
  • Purple Anthias, Pseudanthias tuka, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120621_philippines_0127-2.tif
  • Bornella anguilla nudibranch, feeding on hydroids.  Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea
    nb388norm.tif
  • An example of the considerable color variation within the same species of nudibranch, a pair of Chromodoris geometrica browse among encrusting sponges. Similan Islands Marine National Park, Thailand, Andaman Sea
    nb105norm.tif
  • Robust Soldierfish, Myripristis robusta, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191103_PNG_0893.tif
  • Marisla's Chromodorid nudibranch, Chromodoris marislae, Bahia De Los Angeles, Sea of Cortez, Mexico
    20190804_SeaOfCortez-627.tif
  • Commensal shrimp, Urocaridella sp., Witu Islands, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea, Pacific Ocean
    20191031_PNG_0152.tif
  • This colorful nudibranch, Armina sp., feeds on sea pens. Dumaguete, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190616_Philippines_0121.tif
  • Flounder, winking. The periscope-like eyes of this flounder rotate individually, enabling it to keep a constant watch on its surroundings. Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120617_philippines_0052.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
  • A colorful nudibranch, Tenellia sp., glides across a twig of Halameda algae. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia
    20181217_RajaAmpat_0151.tif
  • This striking nudibranch is commonly known as a Spanish Shawl, Flabellina iodinea.  Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands, California, Pacific Ocean
    20180830_Vision_0002.tif
  • A Devil Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis diabolus, snuggles amidst a living carpet of ascidians. Dauin, Negros, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120625_philippines_0226.tif
  • A Devil Scorpionfish, Scorpaenopsis diabolus, snuggles amidst a living carpet of ascidians. Dauin, Negros, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120625_philippines_0256.tif
  • Bobtail Squid, Euprymna berryi, Malapascua Island, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120617_philippines_0079.tif
  • Nudibranch, Chomodoris kuniei, flapping its mantle, possibly as a defense tactic. Anilao, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20110116_Philippines_0185.tif
  • Siphon of a Giant Clam, Tridacna gigas. Far North Great Barrier Reef; Coral Sea, Australia, South Pacific Ocean
    20121120_CoralSea_0126.tif
  • This beautiful nudibranch, Mexichromis porterae, stands out conspicously against its drab surroundings. Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, Pacific Ocean
    20180829_Vision_0020.tif
  • In a perfect example of symbiosis, the shy Aurora Shrimpgoby, Amblyeleotris aurora, warns its partner, a Randall’s Shrimp, Alpheus randalli, of danger by wiggling its fins. With this signal, both animals dash into the safety of their shared burrow, which is constructed & maintained by the shrimp. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    20100225_Andamans_0061.tif
  • A Magenta Dottyback, Pseudochromis porphyreus, with an unwelcome hitchiker, a parasitic isopod. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161209_RajaAmpat_0010.tif
  • Unidentified flatworms, living on a Grecian Urn Tunicate, Didemnum molle. Alor, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20140501_alor_0010.tif
  • Known only from Fiji, Marjorie's Wrasse, Cirrhilabrus marjorie, inhabits deep rubble areas. This one is a male, which, typical of wrasses, is more colorful than the female. Sailstone Reef, Viti Levu, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121026_fiji_0008.tif
  • Blue Ringed Octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata, putting on a brilliant display.  Dumaguete, Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190617_Philippines_0050.tif
  • This tiny commensal shrimp, Periclimenes soror, lives on a Blue Sea Star, Linckia laevigata. Alor, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20140430_alor_0026.tif
  • A strikingly colored Flamboyant Cuttlefish, Metasepia pfefferi, uses specialized arms to walk across the seafloor. Dauin, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120626_philippines_0207.tif
  • Male Walton's Flasher Wrasse, Paracheilinus walton, endemic to Cenderawasih Bay. Kwatisore, West Papua, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20130902_cenderawasih_0317.tif
  • Purple Anthias, Pseudanthias tuka, being cleaned by a Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Lambroides dimidiatus. Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, Australia, Pacific Ocean
    20121118_CoralSea_0064-2.tif
  • Inherently shy, this Aurora Shrimpgoby, Amblyeleotris aurora, warns its partner, a Randall?s Shrimp, Alpheus randalli, of danger by wiggling its fins. With this signal, both animals dash into the safety of their shared burrow, which is constructed & maintained by the shrimp. Barren Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    20100308_Andamans_0050.tif
  • This beautiful nudibranch, Mexichromis porterae, stands out conspicously against its drab surroundings. Catalina Island, Channel Islands, California, Pacific Ocean
    20180829_Vision_0020.tif
  • Nudibranch, Aegires serenae, Cenderawasih Bay, West Papua, Indonesia
    20130812_cenderawasih_0131.tif
  • Detail of Jewel Box Urchin, Mespilia globulus, Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar, Andaman Sea, Indian Ocean
    urch1norm.tif
  • 20121119_CoralSea_0039.tif
  • Closeup of a Crocodilefish, Cymbacephalus beauforti, Florida Islands, Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    20160829_Solomons_0127.tif
  • A tiny Morgan's Coral Hermit Crab, Paguritta morgani, peeks from its adopted home, a wormhole in hard coral. Pavuvu Island, Russell Islands, Solomon Islands
    20160826_Solomons_0210.tif
  • Orange-throat Pike Blenny, Chaenopsis alepidota, San Clemente Island, California, Pacific Ocean
    20150816_conception_0044.tif
  • Hawk Anthias, Serranocirrhitus latus, with unwelcome companion, a parasitic isopod. Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean
    20121118_CoralSea_0051.tif
  • Ringed Octopus, Hapalochlaena lunulata, putting on a brilliant display.  Dumaguete, Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20190619_Philippines_0041.tif
  • Rosewater's egg cowrie, Primovula rosewateri, on gorgonian coral. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161213_RajaAmpat_0117.tif
  • Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Odontodactylus scyllarus, with eggs. Pulau Kawula, Alor region, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20140501_alor_0071.tif
  • Schooling Striped Catfish, Plotosus lineatus, Pulau Kawula, Alor region, Indonesia
    20140430_alor_0079.tif
  • A master of camouflage, the Leopard Crinoid Shrimp, Laomenes pardus, is superbly adapted to resemble its crinoid host. Alor, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20140427_alor_0077.tif
  • Striped Triplefin, Helcogramma striatum, surrounded by Grecian Urn Tunicates.
    20140424_alor_0030.tif
  • A pair of Orangefin Anemonefish, Amphiprion chrysopterus, snuggle among tentacles of their host anemone. Solomon Islands, Pacific Ocean
    Clark's Anemonefish Pair 12 X 18
  • This slender beauty is the Fiji variation of Bicolor Fangblenny, Plagiotremus laudandus flavus. Sailstone Reef, Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121024_fiji_0035.tif
  • This close-up photo shows the characteristic zebra-like pattern displayed by male Pharaoh Cuttlefish, Sepia pharaonis, while courting. The tiny dots are pigment cells called chromatophores, which allow rapid color changes by contracting or expanding. Andaman Sea, Thailand, Indian Ocean
    cuttleskin1LM.tif
  • Pewter Angelfish, Chaetodontoplus dimidiatus, Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161209_RajaAmpat_0012.tif
  • Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus bargibanti, perfectly camouglaged to match a gorgonian fan coral. Tanjung Bakatan, Pulau Kawula, Alor, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
    20140429_alor_0005-2.tif
  • A pair of Coleman Shrimp, Periclimenes colemani, nestle among the venomous spines of their host, a Fire Urchin. Pulau Kalabahi, Savu Sea, Alor, Indonesia
    20140426_alor_0073.tif
  • A pair of Orange-Banded Pipefish, Doryhamphus pessuliferus, hover above a volcanic sand bottom. Dauin, Negros, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120625_philippines_0030.tif
  • An Elegant Squat Lobster, Allogalathea elegans, perches among the arms of its crinoid host. Havelock Island, Andaman Islands, India, Andaman Sea
    20120224_Andamans_0145.tif
  • Hawk Anthias, Serranocirrhitus latus, with unwelcome companion, a parasitic isopod. Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean
    20121118_CoralSea_0051.tif
  • A colorful nudibranch, Hypselodoris apolegma, perches on a narrow ledge. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, Celebes Sea, Pacific Ocean
    nb341LM-2.tif
  • Detail of Peppermint Sea Cucumber, Thelenota rubralineata, Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean
    20121118_CoralSea_0091.tif
  • Perfectly camouflaged, a Denise's Pygmy Seahorse, Hippocampus denise,  perches among the branches of its Gorgonian host. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161211_RajaAmpat_0035.tif
  • Bluespotted Coral Grouper, Cephalopholis miniata, being cleaned by a Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, Labroides dimidatus. Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia, Indian Ocean
    20161209_RajaAmpat_0036.tif
  • Paddleflap Scorpionfish, Rhinopias eschmeyeri, nestles among black coral branches and squid eggs. Wai Wowang, Pulau Kawula, Alor region, Indonesia
    20140501_alor_0096.tif
  • Blue Velvet Headshield Slug, Chelidonura varians, Pulau Kawula, Alor region, Indonesia
    20140430_alor_0121-2.tif
  • Papuan Scorpionfish, Pulau Soangi, Alor, Savu Sea, Indian Ocean, Indonesia
    20140424_alor_0017.tif
  • Hawk Anthias, Serranocirrhitus latus, with unwelcome companion, a parasitic isopod. Great Barrier Reef, Australia, Coral Sea, Pacific Ocean
    20121118_CoralSea_0051.tif
  • Proboscis raised, a Bat Volute, Cymbiola vespertilio, glides across a sandy bottom. Dauin, Negros, Visayan Sea, Philippines, Pacific Ocean
    20120626_philippines_0175.tif
  • A pair of Sea Cucumber Swimming Crabs, Lissocarcinus orbicularis, perch upon their sea cucumber host. Fiji, Pacific Ocean
    20121017_fiji_0022.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
  • frog312: A colorful Clown Anglerfish / Warty Frogfish, Antennarius maculatus, displays its ?lure? in an effort to attract prey.  For this cooperative subject, I used the macro zoom at the 70mm position, allowing me to get physically very close and minimize the amount of water between lens & subject.  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.
    frog312CP.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
  • cuttle140: This juvenile Cuttlefish, Sepia latimanus, is only a few centimeters long, yet shows plenty of attitude. Here it raises its center arms in a defensive gesture that exposes its parrot-like beak, thought to deter would-be predators. 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-29, 1/60 sec.
    cuttle140CPIX.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
  • cuttle141: This Broadclub Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) was a bit wary of the photographer, raising its center arms in a typical defensive gesture. The large size of this subject combined with limited visibility would have required shooting from too far away for a side view. However, by shooting face-on at the 70mm focal length and orienting the shot vertically, I was able to fill the frame with an interesting composition. This approach also limited lens-to-subject distance to a couple feet, minimizing the degrading effects of the poor visibility. Indonesia, Sulawesi Sea, North Sulawesi, Lembeh Straits. 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.
    cuttle141CPIX.tif