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  • Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish are stealth experts. They can change color to match their surroundings and blend in perfectly.  πŸ”Ž

  • Blue Sponge

    Blue Sponge

    Sponges like this one belong to one of the oldest animal lineages on Earth, dating back over 600 million years. Before dinosaurs, before trees, before most animals even existed. πŸ”Ž

  • Anemone

    Anemone

    Spot the resident shrimp. πŸ”Ž

  • Puffer

    Puffer

    Big smile. πŸ”Ž

  • Young Grouper

    Young Grouper

    Small groupers lie on Caribbean coral to get cleaned. Cleaner fish and shrimp remove parasites from their skin, giving the groupers a free health check while they stay still. πŸ”Ž

  • Limestone pelican

    Limestone pelican

    The limestone cliffs of CuraΓ§ao were formed from ancient coral reefs that grew underwater millions of years ago and were later lifted above sea level. πŸ”Ž

  • Mediterranean Octopus

    Mediterranean Octopus

    Lacking any bones, this octopus can easily hide in tight spaces. πŸ”Ž

  • Ornate Wrasse

    Ornate Wrasse

    Vivid coloration gives this Aegean fish a tropical veneer. πŸ”Ž

  • Underwater Illusionist

    Underwater Illusionist

    Extremely intelligent cephalopods, Cuttlefish can change their color, texture, and even patterns instantly to blend into their surroundings or communicate with others. πŸ”Ž

  • Resting up

    Resting up

    Unlike most sharks, reef sharks can rest on the ocean floor, relying on subtle gill movements to keep breathing. πŸ”Ž

  • Blending in

    Blending in

    Scorpionfish use their natural camouflage to disappear into the reef, making them nearly impossible to spot. πŸ”Ž

  • Starfish

    Starfish

    Starfish are evolutionarily closer to humans than to insects. πŸ”Ž

  • False clownfish

    False clownfish

    These Domino Damselfish are commonly mistaken for juvenile Clownfish, crowding around their home anemone. πŸ”Ž

  • Camouflaged cuttlefish

    Camouflaged cuttlefish

    This cuttlefish blends perfectly with the sand, smoothing its texture as necessary. πŸ”Ž

  • Menjangan drop-off

    Menjangan drop-off

    Menjangan Island is famous for its dramatic underwater cliffs, where sheer drop-offs covered in coral plunge deep into the blue, attracting reef sharks, turtles, and massive schools of fish. πŸ”Ž

  • Sunken Statue

    Sunken Statue

    The sunken statues in Pemuteran are modern installations that use a gentle Biorock electric current to help coral grow faster and rebuild the reef. πŸ”Ž

  • Nemo

    Nemo

    Clownfish, like the famous Nemo, form lifelong bonds with their anemone homes, relying on a mucus coating to stay safe from the stinging tentacles under the sea. πŸ”Ž

  • Lounging turtle

    Lounging turtle

    This green sea turtle lounges under a coral overhang, a common sight in Bali’s waters, where strong currents bring a buffet of seagrass and jellyfish. πŸ”Ž

  • Yellow-edged moray

    Yellow-edged moray

    This moray lurks in its reef hideout at Padang Bai, a coastal village where strong currents bring in a rich mix of marine life. πŸ”Ž

  • Marine feathers

    Marine feathers

    The black-and-white feathery organisms on the soft coral are crinoids, ancient marine animals related to sea stars that use their feathery arms to filter plankton from the water. πŸ”Ž

  • Yellow anemone

    Yellow anemone

    A mature and juvenile clownfish nestle in their H. magnifica anemone. πŸ”Ž

  • Juvenile Macaque

    Juvenile Macaque

    Native to Southeast Asia, these intelligent and social primates live in large troops and are often seen climbing trees or foraging on the forest floor. πŸ”Ž

  • Kokomo calm

    Kokomo calm

    Where the reef meets relaxation. πŸ”Ž

  • Sea rod grunts

    Sea rod grunts

    Congregating under sea rod coral, these distinctive fish are known for their large schools. πŸ”Ž

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