Great Barracuda look ferocious, and have a fearsome reputation in some parts. From my experience though I find them rather friendly sorts, and somewhat shy yet curious at the same time. Sometimes when diving you will get that feeling that …
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Anemones, such as the Giant Anemone picture here, are famous now thanks to the brightly coloured clownfish from Pixar movie fame. These fish do not live in the Caribbean however, and so the local anemones sway around uninhabited while they …
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Once again I find myself writing about the amazing detail there is to be seen in the underwater world if one looks close enough. The diversity of life that can be found in the sea never ceases to amaze me, …
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The Stag Beetle has to be the most impressive of all European beatles, the male of which is pictured here with its impressive head gear. Finding this one guarding a rock in our garden in Galicia, Spain, was quite an …
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This has to be one of my favourite stretches of coastline in Anguilla, from Katouche Bay to Flat Cap Point. This includes Crocus Bay, Little Bay, and beautiful cliff structures in between: great fossil hunting; water sports and food at …
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These anemone looking creatures are in fact Florida Corallimorphs, a close relative that are not particularly common here in Anguilla, although from time to time small groups may be sighted clinging tightly to rocky substrate. These filter feeders are a …
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These feisty little fish are quite fun to watch underwater. Flitting around busily they are not scared to chase off even the biggest of intruders as they carefully tend their algal gardens or defend their latest clutch of eggs. There …
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Close up of Smooth Flower Coral taken using my Sony Cybershot DSC T100. I have to say this little camera has served me well over the years, and travels well underwater with its marine pack. It takes the most …
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It is often very difficult to tell if something is a plant or an animal underwater, or even what Order it is let alone species. Beyond that, some are so cryptic that only those looking with keen eyes will spot …
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