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Probably Arothron mappa I have been corrected; this is a puffer of some sort. I think I need a new fish book or two for Christmas! |
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This was a small octopus that we found out in the Japanese pools in about 10 feet of water. This octopus would fit in the palm of your hand. |
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Anemone: Heteractis magnifica Fish: Amphiprion perideraion This anemone was on twin peaks coral head. |
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Another shot taken on “the wall” of a gorgonian. |
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Acanthaster planci This is what is commonly called a “crown-of-thorns” starfish. They are known for eating/killing the coral. Some divers will kill these animals when found, but that may be making the problem worse as their dying act is to spawn! This is a “do not touch” animal. |
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Goniopora Close-up shot of another type of coral. |
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