wildlife wednesday

Browse weekly underwater wildlife galleries featuring sea creatures, macro moments, and natural encounters beneath the surface.

First Day of Diving Tiger Shark Zoo

Diving with Tiger Sharks has been on my “list” for a long time. I’ve seen a few Tiger Sharks in the Galapagos and in Fiji. The sharks were never too interested in us and quickly moved on. So, I haven’t had a chance to really observe them for long periods of time. Fuvahmulah is an…
Wildlife Wednesday : Frogfish

Frogfish are notable for their oddly-shaped bodies and the ability to change color to blend into its environment. They are solitary creatures and they do no interact unless they are mating. Frogfish are carnivores and will consume other fish, crustaceans, and even other frogfish. There are over 47 different species of frogfish. Most of these…
Small Fish Alert: Sea Goldie

The Sea Goldie (Pseudanthias squamipinnis), also known as the Orange Basslet, Lyretail Coralfish, Lyretail Anthias, Orange Seaperch, Scalefin Anthias and a few more other names. Sea Goldie is a species of marine ray-finned fish, an anthias from the subfamily Anthiinae part of the family Serranidae, the groupers and sea basses. Images capture in the Red…
A Nudibranch Called Phyllidia Ocellata Cuvier

The Phyllidia ocellata, or ocellated nudibranch, is a vibrant sea slug found in the Indo-Pacific, notably around Fiji. Measuring 10 to 15 centimeters, its bright colors serve as a warning to predators of its toxicity. It thrives in coral reefs and sandy areas, making it a captivating subject for divers.
Wildlife Wednesday : Eyes

From reef fish to cryptic invertebrates, this underwater macro gallery spotlights the ocean’s most expressive feature—eyes. Please click on any image to enlarge and scroll through gallery.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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