What: French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), a species common to the Caribbean.
Where: I photographed this pretty fishy on a reef near the top of Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman island.
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French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)
What: French Angelfish (Pomacanthus paru), a species common to the Caribbean.
Labyrinthine brain coral
What: Macro photo of the surface of a Labyrinthine brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis).
The polyps, which usually extend at night, live in the 'valleys' between the ridges.
These corals form hemispherical heads that can grow to four feet in diameter.
Where: I photographed this coral off the coast of Grand Cayman. This species is found throughout the Caribbean and is also found around the Bahamas and south Florida.
Bet you can't eat the whole thing!
What: A Striped Pajama nudibranch (Chromodoris quadricolor) browsing on a brightly colored sponge (Negombata sp.), which is the favorite food of this nudibranch species.
Where: I photographed this nudibranch in the Red Sea, at Tiran Island.
Seeing stars: Linckia multifora
What: Sea star (Linckia multifora), family Ophidiasteridae. Common names include: Spotted Linckia; Multi-pore Sea Star; Multicolor Sea Star.
Members of this genus have cylindrically shaped rays, and skin that has a rough, granular surface.
They come in a variety of colors.
They come in a variety of colors.
Where: I photographed this sea star on a reef at Bunaken Marine Park, Indonesia.
Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus)
What: Gray Angelfish (Pomacanthus arcuatus), a common angelfish species in the Caribbean Sea.
This adult specimen was approximately 40 cm (16 in) long, from nose to tail.
Where: I photographed this Gray Angelfish at Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands.
Click on the photo to enlarge.
Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga)
What: Close-up photo of a Threadfin Butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga), an Indo-Pacific species
Where: This fish was photographed at Honaunau Bay, on the west coast of Hawaii's Big Island.
Click on the photo to enlarge so you can see the details.
Lunartail Grouper (Variola louti)
What: Lunartail Grouper (Variola louti). Length: about 38 cm (15 in).
Also called Lyretail Grouper, both common names refer to the pale crescent on the tail fin.
Where: I took this photo in the Red Sea, off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula.
This species also lives in the Indian Ocean.
Also called Lyretail Grouper, both common names refer to the pale crescent on the tail fin.
Where: I took this photo in the Red Sea, off the coast of the Sinai Peninsula.
This species also lives in the Indian Ocean.
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Ghost Shrimp (Stenopus pyrsonotus)
What: Ghost Shrimp (Stenopus pyrsonotus)
Also called Flameback Coral Shrimp.
Where: I took this photo at Puako, Hawaii.
Also called Flameback Coral Shrimp.
Where: I took this photo at Puako, Hawaii.
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Nassau Grouper: Overfished and Now Endangered
What: Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus). Valued as a food fish,
but over-harvested -- now classified as Endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
but over-harvested -- now classified as Endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN).
Where: I took this photo during a night dive off the coast of West Caicos, Turks & Caicos Islands.
Nassau Groupers are found throughout the tropical West Atlantic and Caribbean.
Click here to learn more about the Nassau Grouper.
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Lunar Fusiliers on a shallow Malaysian reef
What: Pretty blue fishies called Lunar Fusiliers (Caesio lunaris)
Where: I took this photo while diving at Pulau Sipadan, Malaysia.
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That's not a plastic bag, it's a Comb Jelly!
What: Comb Jelly - unidentified species,
but our best guess is that it belongs to the genus Beroe
but our best guess is that it belongs to the genus Beroe
Where: I took this photo of Jerry and the Comb Jelly
while diving off the coast of Puako, Hawaii.
Can you think of a good caption for this photo? Tell us in the Comments.
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Looking Forward to World Oceans Day, 2009
What: Masked Butterflyfish (Chaetodon semilarvatus).
About 18 cm (7 in) long, and almost always seen in pairs.
About 18 cm (7 in) long, and almost always seen in pairs.
Where: I took this photo while diving at The Brothers Islands, Egypt.
This species is common in the Red Sea.
We would like to remind our readers that World Oceans Day is June 8, 2009.
Wear something BLUE for World Oceans Day this coming Monday!
Wear something BLUE for World Oceans Day this coming Monday!
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Whitemouth Moray Eel (Gymnothorax meleagris)
What: Whitemouth Moray Eel (Gymnothorax meleagris).
They grow to about 1 meter in length, but this individual was about half that size.
They grow to about 1 meter in length, but this individual was about half that size.
Where: I took this photo while diving at Puako, Hawaii.
This species is common throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Click in the photo to enlarge.
The Armored Division: A Ridgeback Slipper Lobster from Hawaii
What: Ridgeback Slipper Lobster (Scyllarides haanii); length about 20 in (50 cm).
They're edible, but taking them in Hawaii is limited to a state-regulated season.
They're edible, but taking them in Hawaii is limited to a state-regulated season.
Where: I took these photos during a night dive at Paniau Cove, Puako, Hawaii.
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Sea Turtle says: You go that way, I'll go this way.
What: Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) on a Malaysian reef.
She decided to head in the opposite direction from the divers in the background!
She decided to head in the opposite direction from the divers in the background!
Where: I took this photo while diving at Pulau Sipadan,
off the coast of the Malaysian side of Borneo.
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Stingray City, Grand Cayman Island
What: Divers interacting with Southern Stingrays (Dasyatis americana).
Where: I took these photos while diving at Stingray City,
a well known dive site in the Cayman Islands.
[Click on the photos to enlarge.]
Sachiko Point, Bunaken Island
What: A soothing image of a tropical coral reef.
Where: I took this photo while diving at Bunaken Island, Indonesia.
Click on the photo to enlarge so you can see all the different types of corals.
The Biggest Butterflyfish in the World
What: Lined Butterflyfish (Chaetodon lineolatus).
The largest butterflyfish species in the world, about 12 in (30 cm) long.
Where: I took this photo while diving at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii.
Where: I took this photo while diving at Honaunau Bay, Hawaii.
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So many fishies in the sea!
What: A swarm of Scalefin Anthias (Pseudanthias squamipinnis).
These colorful little fish are ubiquitous on Red Sea reefs.
Where: I took this photo while diving along a steep dropoff
Where: I took this photo while diving along a steep dropoff
at the Brothers Islands, in the middle of the Red Sea.
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Scarlet Hermit Crab from the Caribbean
What: Scarlet Hermit Crab (Paguristes cadenati).
Also known as the Red Reef Hermit Crab.
Where: I took this macro photo of the Scarlet Hermit Crab
while diving along the north shore of Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands.
Where: I took this macro photo of the Scarlet Hermit Crab
while diving along the north shore of Cayman Brac, Cayman Islands.
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