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  • Spotted Porcelain Crab

    From the Logbook

    Spotted Porcelain Crab

    In Puerto Galera, Philippines, the spotted porcelain crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) resides in sea anemones, using their stinging tentacles for protection. This species, a filter feeder, utilizes specialized mouthparts to capture plankton while its oversized claws serve for territory defense rather than hunting. Their adaptation reflects a unique evolutionary lineage within crustaceans.

  • Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)

    Up Close with the Peacock-Tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis)

    The Peacock-tail Anemone Shrimp (Periclimenes brevicarpalis) exemplifies the beauty of marine life in the Indo-Pacific, featuring a clear body, white…

  • Tobago Diving Photos: Exploring the Pristine Reefs of Speyside

    Tobago Diving Photos: Exploring the Pristine Reefs of Speyside

    Speyside, located on Tobago, offers exceptional diving experiences away from crowded spots. The nutrient-rich waters support vibrant reefs teeming with…

  • Mandarinfish Reimagined: An Oceanic Abstraction

    Mandarinfish Reimagined: An Oceanic Abstraction

    The Elusive Mandarinfish, or Synchiropus splendidus, is a vividly colored reef fish known for its elusive nature. Active during dusk…

  • The Waxing Gibbous Over Mahé

    The Waxing Gibbous Over Mahé

    Read more: The Waxing Gibbous Over Mahé
  • St. Vincent Flounder Eyes

    St. Vincent Flounder Eyes

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  • The Pivot Point: From Photos to Mostly Video

    The Pivot Point: From Photos to Mostly Video

    Read more: The Pivot Point: From Photos to Mostly Video
  • Yellow Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) – Curaçao

    Yellow Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) – Curaçao

    Read more: Yellow Longsnout Seahorse (Hippocampus reidi) – Curaçao
  • Why Mozambique’s Coral Reefs Are Thriving

    Why Mozambique’s Coral Reefs Are Thriving

    Read more: Why Mozambique’s Coral Reefs Are Thriving
  • Spotted Cleaner Shrimp

    Spotted Cleaner Shrimp

    Read more: Spotted Cleaner Shrimp
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