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Beneath the calm shallows of Dauin, a porcelain crab finds refuge among the swaying arms of an anemone—its delicate claws filtering the current for food. Nearby, a bold anemonefish hovers, fiercely guarding its home. This tiny ecosystem thrives in perfect balance, a microcosm of life on the Philippine reef.

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Two gobies hid behind a patch of green coral, using it as cover from the current and nearby divers. Possibly ring-eye pygmy gobies, though I’m not entirely sure.

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A hidden wreck off Beaufort, NC—schools of fish, scattered beams, and one perfectly camouflaged summer flounder.

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Cleaning station in Mozambique.

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Schooling #fish #Mozambique

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From Kruger National Park to the streets of NYC, a collection of striking elephant images honoring these magnificent creatures and their enduring beauty.

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Hundreds of Striped Catfish filled a reef crevice in #Mozambique, their bodies weaving in unison through the shadows.

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The Napoleon Fish, also known as the humphead wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), is one of the most iconic and instantly recognizable fish on the reef. With its thick lips, prominent forehead bump, and brilliant shades of blue and green, this gentle giant can grow over six feet long.

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It drifted near, a creature carved in jest,

Eyes full of questions, no need to impress.

Then—just like that—it vanished west.

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Emerges from the deep, meets my gaze, glides away without a care.

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Glide on!

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Observed off the coast of Indonesia, this Pharaoh cuttlefish (Sepia pharaonis) displays remarkable camouflage and signaling behavior—an example of cephalopod intelligence in the Indo-Pacific reef ecosystem.

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A Sea Turtle chillin' on a coral reef. #indonesia #scuba #diving #turtles

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Saw this cuttlefish off the coast of Indonesia. They’re true masters of camouflage—able to change both color and texture in a split second. One moment they’re nearly invisible against the reef, the next they’re displaying bold patterns to signal or warn others. Always amazing to watch up close.

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Sharks are a sign of a healthy ocean. 🦈

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Chasing Clouds - Heading to North Carolina

Shark dives brought me to North Carolina. Cloudscapes kept pulling my gaze back to the surface. Every trip here begins with hours on the road, the kind where you catch these leftover icons from another era. Heading in. Engine noise and chop. Clouds stack up over the inlet. Open water, open sky. No one else is around. Sunset over Atlantic Beach. Fediverse Reactions Enter your blog URL to…

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Filmed this White-Spotted Hermit #Crab (Dardanus megistos) in #Indonesia with a Panasonic GH5 and OM 60mm lens.