Since diving the ABC islands this past year, we have noticed an interesting behavior between Trumpetfish and Parrotfish. The Trumpetfish follows the Parrotfish while it is scavenging for food. I’m not sure how mutual this relationship is because it often appears the Parrotfish is trying to shake off the Trumpetfish, but regardless, it is entertaining to watch.
Equipment and settings: Nikon D850 / 60mm / INON z330 strobes / f9/ 1/125th / ISO 250.
Location: Invisibles, Bonaire
David and I spent more than two and half hours observing the critters in shallows at Tori's Reef in Bonaire. I was especially drawn to the Sailfin Blennies and the Yellow Headed Jawfish. This particular jawfish was intent on cleaning its burrow and I was able to...
Diving Bonaire you can spot amazing animals like rays, turtle, squid, seahorses and frogfish. But you can also spot some amazing tiny critters right under your nose. Initially I spotted this beautiful white Giant Anemone, but as I got closer to photograph the anemone,...
This week's Photo of the Week is a pretty common critter - a Banded Coral Shrimp - however it's not so common after all since her belly is covered in hundreds of tiny blue eggs. It's very easy to dismiss common critters, but if you move slowly and look closely, you...
