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  • This is a Lembeh frogfish (Nudiantennarius subteres) swimming across the ocean bottom in the Lembeh Strait.
    nudiantennarius-subteres-lembeh-frog...tif
  • Two centimeter juvenile flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    flamboyant-cuttlefish-juvenile-metas...tif
  • Large orange-red painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) lying in wait for prey at night in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    orange-red-frogfish-hunting-at-night...tif
  • This veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) was hiding in a shell, and reached out to grab a small crab when it walked by. The crab struggled in vain for some time, before being devoured by the octopus. Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.
    veined-octopus-Amphioctopus-marginat...tif
  • Small, inquisitive broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) that accompanied for much of a dive, hovering nearby and even approaching to inspect one of my camera rigs. The cuttlefish adjusted its coloration to match the background, but turned yellow briefly when it swam up above the substrate. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    cute-yellow-broadclub-cuttlefish-sep...tif
  • Hypselodoris zephyra nudibranch in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Hypselodoris-zephyra-nudibranch-lemb...tif
  • Pair of Risbecia tryoni nudibranchs mating. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Risbecia-tryoni-nudibranchs-mating-l...tif
  • Octopus peeking out from a discarded bottle like a cephalopod cyclops, photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    octopus-in-bottle-in-the-muck-lembeh...tif
  • Red Light District: A pair of mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) mating at late dusk, photographed to appear as if illuminated against a red lantern suggestive of red light districts. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    mating-mandarinfish-at-night-synchir...tif
  • Unique backlighting for Hypselodoris kanga nudibranch in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Hypselodoris-kanga-nudibranch-with-b...tif
  • Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois) protruding from its burrow in the muck of the Lembeh Strait. Bobbit worms are ambush predators, lunging out to grasp prey with their pincers.
    bobbit-worm-Eunice-aphroditois-lembe...tif
  • Juvenile Indian halibut (Psettodes erumei) in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    juvenile-indian-halibut-Psettodes-er...tif
  • Bright red and orange pitted stonefish (Erosa erosa ) in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Red-orange-pitted-stonefish-Erosa-er...tif
  • Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) resting on the dark sand bottom of the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    broadclub-cuttlefish-Sepia-latimanus...tif
  • A small Hypselodoris infucata nudibranch perched on a ledge, looking almost as if it is staring across a gulf at a larger Hypselodoris infucata nudibranch in the background. Both nudibranchs were feeding as they moved along the muck substrate in Lembeh Strait.
    Hypselodoris-infucata-nudibranchs-le...tif
  • Small orange painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) waiting patiently at night for potential prey to swim by. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    orange-painted-frogfish-antennarius-...tif
  • Starry night octopus (Callistoctopus luteus | Octopus luteus) foraging for food in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. These bright-red octopuses are relatively common at night in this area.
    starry-night-octopus-Callistoctopus-...tif
  • Tiny yellow Tambja sp. nudibranch in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Orange rhinophores with purple base and tips, white gills with purple tips.
    yellow-Tambja-nudibranch-lembeh-stra...tif
  • Yellow flasher scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis macrochir) in the muck of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    yellow-flasher-scorpionfish-scorpaen...tif
  • Top-down view of a Bobbit worm (Eunice aphroditois) protruding from its burrow in the muck of the Lembeh Strait. Bobbit worms are ambush predators, lunging out to grasp prey with their pincers.
    bobbit-worm-Eunice-aphroditois-lembe...tif
  • Trash on top of marine life in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    trash-in-the-ocean-lembeh-strait-ind...jpg
  • Small octopus peering out of a discarded glass bottle in the muck of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    octopus-in-a-bottle-lembeh-strait-in...tif
  • A Melibe pilosa nudibranch expanding and extending its semi-transparent oral hood to scoop up rubble and sift through it for food. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    Melibe-pilosa-nudibranch-lembeh-stra...tif
  • Face-on, super macro photograph of a Tomiyamichthys goby in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    super-macro-Tomiyamichthys-goby-lemb...tif
  • Lizardfish (Synodus sp.) with a mouthful of sharp teeth, lurking among the rubble and muck of the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, ready to ambush prey.
    Synodus-lizardfish-with-sharp-teeth-...tif
  • Crocodilefish (Cymbacephalus beauforti) lurking in the muck of Lembeh Strait at night, waiting to ambush prey. The fish's low profile and mottled surface provide it with excellent camouflage.
    crocodilefish-camouflaged-in-muck-cy...tif
  • Top-down view of a mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) traveling across the dark sand muck in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    mimic-octopus-thaumoctopus-mimicus-l...tif
  • Bright red and orange pitted stonefish (Erosa erosa ) in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Erosa-erosa-pitted-stonefish-lembeh-...tif
  • Beautiful orange, yellow and purple Ceratosoma tenue nudibranch crawling along the muck bottom of Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Ceratosoma-tenue-nudibranch-lembeh-s...tif
  • Hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) with pronounced pink esca clearly visible. Photographed in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    hairy-frogfish-antennarius-striatus-...tif
  • An orange-red thorny seahorse (Hippocampus histrix) making its way across the muck and rubble substrate of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    red-thorny-seahorse-hippocampus-hist...tif
  • Veined octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) looking for food at night in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    coconut-octopus-amphioctopus-margina...tif
  • Small octopus at night in Lembeh Strait, with its siphon clearly visible. When an octopus wants to move rapidly, it can take water in through its mantle and then close it off to seal in the water. The octopus can then expel the trapped water through its siphon to propel itself at high speed.
    small-octopus-at-night-lembeh-strait...tif
  • Small octopus peering out of a discarded glass bottle in the muck of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    octopus-in-a-bottle-lembeh-strait-in...tif
  • Small octopus foraging at night in the muck of Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    small-octopus-foraging-at-night-lemb...tif
  • Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) traveling across the dark sand muck in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    mimic-octopus-thaumoctopus-mimicus-l...tif
  • Metallic Shrimp Goby (Amblyeleotris latifasciata) on dark sand with mouth open. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    Amblyeleotris-latifasciata-metallic-...tif
  • Super macro photograph of a Chromodoris willani nudibranch in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Chromodoris-willani-nudibranch-super...tif
  • Stampede of oncoming striped catfish, kicking up a cloud of dirt as they forage through the muck. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    stampede-feeding-striped-catfish-Plo...tif
  • Diver with an illuminated plush pink soft coral growing in the muck of Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
    pink-soft-coral-diver-lembeh-strait-...tif
  • Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) eating another fish, possibly a species of cardinalfish. Photographed in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.
    painted-frogfish-eating-cardinalfish...tif
  • Tangerine-orange Ambon scorpionfish (Pteroidichthys amboinensis), photographed in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    orange-ambon-scorpionfish-pteroidich...tif
  • Very small blackfin coral goby (Paragobiodon lacunicolus) hiding among the branches of a small coral formation in the muck at Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    blackfin-coral-goby-Paragobiodon-lac...tif
  • Portunid swimming crabs mating at night in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The male crab is on top. The female crab is underneath, flipped upside down.
    portunid-swimming-crabs-mating-at-ni...tif
  • A Melibe pilosa nudibranch expanding and extending its semi-transparent oral hood to scoop up rubble and sift through it for food. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    Melibe-pilosa-nudibranch-lembeh-stra...tif
  • Coral hawkfish (Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus) perched on a sponge, using its pectoral fins for balance. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    coral-hawkfish-Cirrhitichthys-oxycep...tif
  • Spearing mantis shrimp (Lysiosquilla tredecimdentata) hugging low to the ground, ready to take off at an instant. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    spearing-mantis-shrimp-Lysiosquilla-...tif
  • Prickly Leatherjacket (Chaetodermis penicilligera) in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Chaetodermis-penicilligera-prickly-l...tif
  • Juvenile orange-red painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) with open mouth. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Antennarius-pictus-juvenile-open-mou...tif
  • Napoleon snake eel with its mouth wide open. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    Ophichthus-bonaparti-napoleon-snake-...tif
  • Juvenile painted sweetlips (Diagramma pictum) with mouth open. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    juvenile-Diagramma-pictum-painted-sw...tif
  • Mimic octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) sitting on dark sand muck in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    mimic-octopus-thaumoctopus-mimicus-l...tif
  • Yellow giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) sitting on a dark red sponge in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Antennarius-commerson-giant-frogfish...tif
  • Small moray eel covered with parasites, hiding in a bottle in the muck of Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Gymnothorax-moray-eel-with-parasites...tif
  • Portunid swimming crabs mating at night in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The male crab is on top. The female crab is underneath, flipped upside down.
    portunid-swimming-crabs-mating-at-ni...tif
  • Plastic garbage at a scuba dive site in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    garbage-indonesia-200903-1118.tif
  • Whip coral shrimp (Pontonides ankeri) on a sea whip (Cirripathes sp.) in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia. This species is often confused with Pontonides unciger, which lives on bushy black corals (Anthipathes sp.)
    pontonides-ankeri-shrimp-on-cirripat...tif
  • Alpheus frontalis snapping shrimp infected with a Rhizocephalan parasite, possibly Thompsonia sp. Photographed in the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    alpheus-frontalis-snapping-shrimp-rh...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) stopping to consider a flatfish as a possible meal. After a few moments, the frogfish thought the better of it and moved on, possibly because of the size difference. The flatfish was bigger.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • Jawfish (Opistognathus sp.) taking a look around after spitting out sand and rubble while maintaining its burrow
    jawfish-opistognathus-cleaning-burro...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) struggling to subdue a very large pipefish that it has grabbed by the head. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 11 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that tried to attract a small mantis shrimp by waving its lure (esca), in order to eat the crustacean. The mantis shrimp did not fall for the trap and fled. It can be seen to the left, in the background. The disappointed frogfish had to move on to continue its quest for a meal.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • Anemone hermit crab (Dardanus pedunculatus) capturing and eating a mollusk. This hermit crab has a symbiotic relationship with anemones. The crab attaches anemones to the shell it lives in and transfers the anemones when it grows larger and changes shells. The anemones provide defence against predators like octopuses. It is possible that transfer of shells took place after this photograph was taken.
    anemone-hermit-crab-dardanus-peduncu...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish, which ended up being so long that it distended the frogfish’s stomach, and the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to digest its meal. File 13 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that has just lunged and grabbed the head of a very large pipefish. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 7 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that has just swallowed a very large pipefish. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended, as is visible here, that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 20 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that has just swallowed a very large pipefish. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended, as is visible here, that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 19 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish, which ended up being so long that it distended the frogfish’s stomach, and the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to digest its meal. File 15 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish, which ended up being so long that it distended the frogfish’s stomach, and the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to digest its meal. File 14 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) deploying its lure, comprising the illicium (rod) and esca (bait), with the objecting of attracting unsuspecting prey. File 4 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) opening its mouth, or yawning, while searching for food.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that has crawled into a coconut shell to rest with a full stomach, after eating a very large and long pipefish. File 22 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) that has crawled into a coconut shell to rest with a full stomach, after eating a very large and long pipefish. File 21 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish headfirst, with just the tail of the pipefish sticking out of its mouth. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended, as can be seen here, that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 18 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish, with just the tail protruding from the frogfish’s mouth. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended (visible here) that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 17 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish headfirst. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 12 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) struggling to subdue a very large pipefish that it has grabbed by the head. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 10 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) walking across the substrate, wiggling its bait, comprising the illicium (rod) and esca (lure), in hopes of attracting prey. File 5 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) walking across the substrate, wiggling its bait, comprising the illicium (rod) and esca (lure), in hopes of attracting prey. File 3 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • Jawfish (Opistognathus sp.) engaged in maintaining its burrow, spitting out sand and rubble
    jawfish-opistognathus-cleaning-burro...tif
  • Jawfish (Opistognathus sp.) engaged in maintaining its burrow, spitting out sand and rubble
    jawfish-opistognathus-cleaning-burro...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) eating a very large pipefish headfirst. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 16 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) struggling to subdue a very large pipefish that it has grabbed by the head. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 9 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) stalking a very large pipefish. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 6 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) struggling to subdue a very large pipefish that it has grabbed by the head. After the frogfish swallowed the pipefish, its stomach was so distended that the frogfish crawled into a coconut shell to rest. File 8 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • A hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) attempting to attract a small mantis shrimp by waving its lure (esca), in order to eat the crustacean. Mantis shrimps are clever, however, so this one did not fall for the ruse, and the frogfish had to move on to continue its quest for a meal. File 1 of 22.
    hairy-frogfish-hunting-lembeh-200703...tif
  • Two beautifully colored Hypselodoris bullocki nudibranchs mating. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    colorful-Hypselodoris-bullocki-nudib...tif
  • White painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) with mouth open, camouflaged against a sponge of similar white coloration. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    white-painted-frogfish-Antennarius-p...tif
  • Painted frogfish (Antennarius pictus) eating a cardinalfish in the muck of Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    painted-frogfish-Antennarius-pictus-...tif
  • Common ghost goby (Pleurosicya mossambica) diligently guarding a precious brood of eggs on the surface of a sponge, in the muck at Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Photographed at 3x life-size
    super-macro-common-ghost-goby-Pleuro...tif
  • Fimbriated moray eel (Gymnothorax fimbriatus) curled up in discarded paint can in the muck of Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    fimbriated-moray-eel-Gymnothorax-fim...tif
  • Snake eel (Ophichthus sp.) emerging from the muck to scavenge a dead striped catfish (Plotosus lineatus). Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Ophichthus-snake-eel-eating-striped-...tif
  • Tiny mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus latirostris) peeking out from its burrow in the muck, standing at full attention. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    cute-mantis-shrimp-Odontodactylus-la...tif
  • Yawning hairy frogfish (Antennarius striatus) with mouth wide open. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    hairy-frogfish-Antennarius-striatus-...tif
  • Giant frogfish (Antennarius commerson) perched on large sponges, unusual body shape accentuated with backlighting. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    giant-frogfish-with-backlighting-Ant...tif
  • Rear view of juvenile Arothron stellatus starry pufferfish in the Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    rear-view-Arothron-stellatus-pufferf...tif
  • Cryptocentrus cinctus shrimp goby with a funny facial expression, just after scooping up a mouthful of sand. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Funny-facial-expression-Cryptocentru...tif
  • Thecacera sp. nudibranch trying to make headway against the current in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    yellow-black-Thecacera-nudibranch-st...tif
  • Phyllodesmium jakobsenae nudibranch feeding on Xenia soft coral in Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
    Phyllodesmium-jakobsenae-nudibranch-...tif
  • Front-on view of Ceratosoma tenue nudibranch. Super macro photograph taken at 4x life-size magnification. Lembeh Strait, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
    front-view-Ceratosoma-tenue-nudibran...tif
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