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A Red-spotted blend, Blenniella chrysospilos, pokes its head out of a hole on a coral reef in Indonesia. This cute fish is a type of combtooth blenny found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

$Foursaddle Grouper Epinephelus spilotoceps occurs in the tropical Indo-West-Pacific from East coast of Africa to the Line Islands. Except for its occurrence along the African coast (Zanzibar, Tanzania to Ponta Zavora, Mozambique) it seems to be primarily an insular species, occurring at most (probably all) of the islands of tropical Indian and west-central Pacific in a depth range from 0 to 30m, max. length 47cm. \n\nUsually species have a more ore less specific behaviour. Groupers are shy and have a long escape distance. This specimen was unusually curious and followed the photographer attentively for quite a while.\n\nTriton Bay, Indonesia \n3°54'2.346 S 134°6'32.099 E at 12m depth$

Nassau grouper. blue spotted coral grouper. Epinephelus striatus

Green spotted Porcupine fish swimming pass corals

Fantastic and dynamic underwater schools of fish dancing in the blue sea (Damselfish)

Image of a school of fish in Palau, Micronesia

PG Island, Oriental Mindoro Province, Philippines - Close-up of marine life

Black spotted Moray or Laced moray (Gymnothorax favagineus) hiding in a reef waiting for prey to swim by.

$The pufferfish, a fascinating marine species, is a common sight in the Red Sea, Egypt. Known for their unique defense mechanism of inflating into a balloon-like shape, these fish are a highlight for divers exploring the region's vibrant underwater world.\n\nPufferfish inhabit coral reefs, lagoons, and seagrass beds, blending seamlessly with their surroundings thanks to their camouflaged patterns. Species like the masked puffer (Arothron diadematus) are often spotted in the Red Sea, distinguished by their pale bodies and dark facial markings. These fish are generally slow swimmers, relying on their ability to puff up when threatened to deter predators. Their bodies also contain tetrodotoxin, a potent chemical that makes them highly toxic if consumed.\n\nDivers and snorkelers can observe pufferfish feeding on algae, crustaceans, and invertebrates, using their strong, beak-like teeth to break through hard shells. Despite their toxic nature, pufferfish are curious and approachable, offering excellent opportunities for underwater photography.\n\nThe Red Sea’s clear waters and diverse ecosystems provide an ideal habitat for pufferfish, highlighting the region's rich marine biodiversity. As with all marine life, respecting their space and preserving their environment is crucial. Observing these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat serves as a reminder of the intricate and delicate balance that sustains life beneath the waves.$

The orange spotted filefish or harlequin filefish, Oxymonacanthus longirostris, is a filefish in the family Monacanthidae found on coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific Oceans.

emperor angelfish, Mutton snapper,French angelfish, sea horse, Cuttlefish , stone fish

Bluespotted (Taeniura lymma) ribbontail ray lies on sand or floats among corals on a reef in the Red Sea, Egypt

$Wolfsnout Goby Luposicya lupus occurs in the Indo-West Pacific from Pinda in Mozambique to Indonesia, north to Japan and south/east to Tonga in a depth range from 0-15m, max. length 3.5cm. The species inhabits large sponges, usually on the underside of floppy or fan types that grow on shallow reef flats and down on slopes that are subject to moderate currents. \nThis specimen was encountered even a bit deeper than the usual max. depth at 17m. \nTriton Bay, Kaimana Regency, West Papua Province, Indonesia \n3°54'59.5859 S 134°6'6.4748 E at 17m depth$

Colorful Coral Grouper on a tropical coral reef system in Thailand. Similan Islands

The Hawaiian coral reefs are beautiful, they create an eco system like no other, this shot focuses on it's beauty. Taken in Kauai, Hawaii, during the day.

Goldspotted Rabbitfish in Tulamben, Bali

Yellow spotted goby.Diamond Watchman Goby (Valenciennea puellaris)

Beautiful wild fish (Areolate Grouper) swimming in the blue sea

Lepadogaster is a genus of clingfishes native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean extending into the Mediterranean Sea. Lepadogaster belongs to class Actinopterygii.

$Whitespotted Boxfish Ostracion meleagris occurs throughout tropical Indo-Pacific in a depth range of 1-30m, feeding on polychaetes, sponges, didemnid tunicates, mollusks and algae. Max length 25cm. \nThis specimen is a female. The pattern of the male is similar on the dorsal carapace, but blue and black on side with yellow markings at the base of the caudal fin.\nThe Hawaiian population can be considered as a subspecies.\n\nUSA, Hawai'i, West Coast Big Island at 10m depth\n19°4'35.88\$

he map puffer (Arothron mappa), also known as the map pufferfish, scribbled pufferfish, or Kesho-fugu, is a demersal marine fish belonging to the family Tetraodontidae. The map puffer is typically found in tropical and subtropical waters from the Indian Ocean to the western Pacific Ocean.This fish contains tetrodotoxin, a potent and deadly chemical compound used to ward off predators. Despite being highly poisonous, the map puffer can be found both in the aquarium trade and certain food markets.

A blenny going out of its hiding place in the French Mediterranean Sea

Colonies of corals and white spotted puffer fish (Arothron hispidus) at the coral reef in Red sea

Coral Grouper Beautiful sea life. Underwater scene at coral reef. School of red sea fish ( scalefin anthias ) in background. Scuba diving. Underwater explore and enjoy Sea life Coral garden

Dumaguete, Philippines - Diving and Undersea Life

Lactophrys bicaudalis , spotted trunkfish close up in mexico

$Barramundi Cod or Humpback Grouper Cromileptes altivelis occurs in the tropical Western Pacific in a depth range from 2 to 40m, usually in 5 to 25m, max. length 70cm. The species feeds on small fishes and crustaceans and inhabits lagoon and seaward reefs and is typically found in dead or silty areas, but also around coral reefs like this specimen and in tide pools. \nThe growth of Cromileptes altivelis is very slow. It is a reclusive and solitary species. \nThis is a specimen in the intermediate phase of about 15 to 20cm length. The undulating swimming style (like juvenile Sweetlips) of the juvenile phase stopped already. \nLembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia\n1°27'21.828 N 125°13'37.884 E at 8m depth$

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