Despite being called Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobsters, these animals are more closely related to Hermit Crabs than Lobsters. They are commensal species, which means they live … Continue reading The Elegant Crinoid Squat Lobster
Often dive guides will ask scuba divers to not put their hands in the sand. Their rationale or warning is that you never know what lives … Continue reading The Mighty Crocodile Snake Eel
This is an Ornate Ghost Pipefish (Solenostomus paradoxes) spotted while diving near Siladen island in Indonesia. The species name come from the Greek paradoxos, referring to … Continue reading Ornate Ghost Pipefish – Siladen Island
Today, many people are feasting on leftovers like this White-Spotted Hermit Crab. 😂 This underwater clip was captured off the coast of Siladen Island in Indonesia. Happy Holidays! Continue reading White-Spotted Crab Feasting
This Nudibranch is called Chromodoris. It was spotted near Waidroka Bay in Fiji. Music by DJ Henry Hall Continue reading Motivational Monday : Chromodoris
More underwater images from the Philippines can be found here. More Nudibranch images can be found here. Continue reading Macro Monday : Chromodoris
Rhinopias is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfishes. They are mostly found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The … Continue reading Wildlife Wednesday: Purple Rhinopias
The Ribbon Eel belongs to the Moray Eel family. Juvenile Ribbon Eels are usually jet black with a yellow dorsal fin. When the eel become an adult, its color will change. Male Ribbon eels develop into a blue color with … Continue reading Juvenile Black Ribbon Eel – Puerto Galera
I love shooting tiny creatures like sea slugs. These images were captured off the coast of Anilao in the Philippines. Continue reading Ocean Floor Creatures: Nudibranch
What do you know about nudibranchs? If your answer doesn’t include at least 5 fascinating facts, then it’s time to read this article! Nudibranchs are marine … Continue reading 5 Fascinating Facts about Nudibranchs
Phyllidia ocellata Cuvier is a Nudibranch commonly found in the Indo-Pacific. This sea slug was spotted moving along a sandy portion of the ocean floor off the main island in Fiji. Dive guides were provided by Waidroka Bay Resort. Shot … Continue reading A Nudibranch Called Phyllidia Ocellata Cuvier
Nudibranchs are one my favorite creatures to shoot underwater. I find their shape, size and color patterns quite unique. There are over 3,000 species of Nudibranchs. … Continue reading Macro Monday: Nudibranch – Halgerda Batangas
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