ocean view
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Fish of the Week: Masked Puffer
One fish that I found intriguing during a dive trip to the Red Sea was the Masked Puffer (Arothron diadematus). The black streak across its eyes reminds me of bandits featured in old films. The Masked Puffer is a pufferfish in the Tetraodontidae family. It primarily lives in the Red Sea and Indian Ocean. It…
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Scuba Sports Club of Westchester: Recent Member Photos & Video
The Scuba Sports Club of Westchester, NY, holds monthly meetings for members to discuss scuba diving and share experiences. This month featured a presentation of my recent dives in Laamu Atoll (Maldives), Revillagigedo Islands (Mexico), and Hurghada (Egypt), showcasing footage captured with various camera equipment.
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Fish of the Week: Blotched Fantail Ray
The Blotched Fantail Ray is one of the largest rays commonly found throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The stingray in this video was observed at a cleaning station in the Laamu Atoll, Maldives. A cleaning station is a location where large and small aquatic life temporarily congregate to benefit each other. Typically, a mutual…
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Clownfish of Raja Ampat
Clownfish or Anemonefish are fishes from the subfamily Amphiprioninae in the family Pomacentridae. Clownfish are very active and often seen doing various forms of acrobatics. It often seems to be clowning around. This observation was how its nickname was derived. Most clownfish are found either in or around Sea Anemones. There are 30 different species…
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Wildlife Wednesday : Sea Stars
Sea stars are commonly called “starfish” although they are not fish Sea Stars are marine invertebrates with a central disc and usually five arms. They are also commonly referred to as Starfish. There are about 2,000 species of Sea Stars. Color, shape, and size varies however all resemble a star. They possess the very cool…
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Fish of the Week: Smooth Trunkfish
The Smooth Trunkfish, found in the Caribbean and western Atlantic, belongs to the Ostraciidae family. It uses its lips to jet water, uncovering invertebrates to feed on. Juveniles are dark with yellow spots, and they often camouflage effectively among coral reefs. The images were captured in Bonaire using a Gopro Hero 4 Silver.
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Distinctively Standing Out – Red Soldierfish
Red Soldierfish are medium-sized, nocturnal fish known for their large eyes and vibrant red color, making them popular among divers in the Red Sea. They primarily feed on large zooplankton at night and congregate in caves during the day for protection. Their widespread presence enhances the region’s diverse marine ecosystem.
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Coral Reef – Egypt
Short clip from a dive off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. Coral reefs in the Red Sea are quite healthy and thriving with marine life. Images from Egypt #wildlife #wednesday #ecotourism #coral #reef
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Sunsets and Dive Boats
Sunsets and scuba diving boat images captured in the Red Sea, Egypt.
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Losing Track of a Shark
The content describes an underwater experience where the author films a school of fusiliers swimming near a reef shark. The situation is exhilarating and risky, highlighting the challenge of maintaining focus on both subjects while ensuring safety with the dive team. The post contributes to a wildlife-themed series.