I told you that these guys are one of my favorite fish even though they are quite common. This shot also comes from wandering around in the tide pools during low tide. I actually found a small tabular coral (which is where these guys usually…
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Another juvenile fish found in the rock pools. This little guy actually was a very cooperative subject even though it was swimming away from me. Usually fish turn and swim away and you’re left with fish butt photos… but this little guy simply backed away…
I found this little guy hiding among the rock pools during low tide. Unfortunately, the coloration isn’t leading me to any identification, but I do like the spot patterns on his head…
This is not one of the species of fish being surveyed, but pipefish are related to seahorses, so that makes them cool…
Ok – I’m going to start bouncing around with my photos now, so they’re no longer in sequential order as I took them… After some challenges with the diving (rough conditions, less than perfect visibility, and wanting to make sure I focused on the science…