Scilly Cay is a tiny little offshore islet, located within the bay and fishing port of Island Harbour (Anguilla). It is very much the archetypal offshore hangout with a bar, thatched huts and friendly atmosphere. The snorkeling around the cay …
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One of the coolest beach residents, these little guys live in burrows and come scurrying out when no-one around to forage on the beach for detritus and other tasty morsels. Unfortunately for the Atlantic Ghost Crab, they are also the …
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One of my favourite sightings while diving, the little Caribbean Reef Squid can often be seen in large groups and seem very interested in nearby divers, holding their position while intensely staring. Their defensive posture is especially cute when they …
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During our four to five years in Galicia renovating a small farmhouse this was the only example of a Schreiber’s Green Lizard that we encountered. I am more of an underwater nerd, but terrestrial species and landscapes still interest me …
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Despite their reputation most of the sharks you are likely to encounter in the Caribbean are relatively shy and keep their distance. This particular individual (Caribbean Reef Shark) was photographed in the Bahamas during a controversial shark dive where the …
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A member of the boxfish family, the Honeycomb Cowfish (Acanthostracion polygonius) is a relatively common sight on reef areas around Anguilla. With its big lips and chilled out nature this is probably one of the cutest fish species …
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I love these guys. The Blue Swimming Crab, with their pointy-edged carapace and brave defiant stance when approached make them appear invincible. Such bold little creatures. Then, if you are brave yourself and poke them, they get all flustered and …
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Usually perfectly camouflaged, the Peacock Flounder lays motionless on the seafloor, hoping to remain undiscovered. Despite this, it can display incredibly vivid blue colourations as seen here, with the ability to change rapidly: one study timed the transition as accomplished …
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If there is one thing I miss while living in the Caribbean it is a morning such as this. Clear blue crispy winter skies with morning fog still lurking in the valley. This is the view from our back garden, …
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