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A balloonfish (also known as the spiny puffer) stays close to the reef. This extremely shy fish is remarkable for its unusual eyes, which in the right light can be come irridescent, reflecting colors from its surroundings. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed sponge spiny puffer balloonfish "balloon fish"
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A balloonfish (also known as the spiny puffer) stays close to the reef. This extremely shy fish is remarkable for its unusual eyes, which in the right light can be come irridescent, reflecting colors from its surroundings. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.




"St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed sponge spiny puffer balloonfish "balloon fish"

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  • A pair of boxfish move stay near the deck of a sunken barge at night. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor sand wreck shipwreck sunken ship fish boxfish "box fish" night
  • A stoplight parrotfish sleeps at night in the shelter of a large yellow tube sponge. Parrotfish rest by wedging themselves into a space where the current will not move them, and can be approached quite closely at night. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks tube sponge fish stoplight parrotfish "parrot fish"
  • A redtail parrotfish sleeps at night positioned between a coral and the bottom. Parrotfish rest by wedging themselves into a space where the current will not move them, and can be approached quite closely at night. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral fish redtail parrotfish "parrot fish"
  • A ruddy colored trumpetfish hides near a stand of soft corals. Trumpetfish usually hide by hanging vertically near or in a stand of thin plants or corals. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean underwater diving ocean SCUBA dive fish trumpetfish "trumpet fish" soft coral
  • A ruddy colored trumpetfish swims away across the reef. Trumpetfish usually hide by hanging vertically near or in a stand of thin plants or corals. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean underwater diving ocean SCUBA dive fish trumpetfish "trumpet fish" soft coral sand bottom sea floor seabed rock rocks
  • A balloonfish (also known as the spiny puffer) stays close to the reef. This extremely shy fish is remarkable for its unusual eyes, which in the right light can be come irridescent, reflecting colors from its surroundings. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed sponge spiny puffer balloonfish "balloon fish"
  • A school of Tomtates cruises past the reef. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed tube sponge fish Tomtate
  • A jawfish watches warrily from the entrance of its burrow in the sandy bottom. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed sponge burrow hole jawfish "jaw fish"
  • A yellowhead jawfish emerges from its burrow in the sandy bottom. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean SCUBA dive diver sea bottom sea floor rocks coral hole reef sand bottom sea floor seafloor sea bed yellowhead jawfish "yellow head" "jaw fish"
  • The flying gurnard fish crawls along the bottom using lower fins and eats small prey on the bottom. The gurnard spreads its 'wings' when startled or alarmed. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean underwater diving ocean SCUBA dive sand bottom sea floor fish flying gurnard
  • The flying gurnard fish crawls along the bottom using lower fins and eats small prey on the bottom. The gurnard spreads its 'wings' when startled or alarmed. St. Eustatius (Statia), Netherlands Antilles.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "St. Eustatius" "Saint Eustatius" Statia Netherlands Antilles "Lesser Antilles" Caribbean underwater diving ocean SCUBA dive sand bottom sea floor fish flying gurnard
  • A school of French grunt fish move past a barrel sponge and through the reef. Taken while scuba diving the "San Clemente" shallow dive site in Cozumel, Mexico. © Rick Collier
  • Queen triggerfish -- A particularly spectacular fish, which is unfortunately very fast and very shy. Sighted while Scuba diving at the "San Clemente" shallow dive site, off Cozumel, Mexico. © Rick Collier
  • Stingrays are often sighted with a companion fish. The two eat different things and are most successful when they hunt together. Here is one such "hunting pair" - an electric stingray with a companion blue runner fish. Taken while scuba diving on the "Santa Rosa Wall" dive site in Cozumel, Mexico. © Rick Collier
  • A pair of one of the Caribbean's most beautiful fishes -- Queen Angelfish -- cruise the reef. Taken while scuba diving the "Tunnels and Barrels" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • A fish that is frequently overlooked but very common in the Caribbean, the Lizardfish is found sitting still on top of the reef or on the bottom, waiting for prey to swim by. Taken while scuba diving the "Tunnels and Barrels" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • The Trumpetfish has looks unusual but is very common all over the Caribbean. This one seems to be cruising through a forest of sea fans and corals. Taken while scuba diving the "Chasbo's Corner" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • A pair of large fish -- Gray Angelfish -- cruise the reef. Frequently seen in pairs, these large fish are common all over the Caribbean. Taken while scuba diving the "Chasbo's Corner" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • A large Gray Angelfish cruises past the reef. These large fish are common throughout the Caribbean. Taken while scuba diving the "Chasbo's Corner" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
  • These fish make pretty good eating, and as a result their numbers are declining all over the Caribbean. A grouper hovers over the reef, hiding amid hard and soft corals and sponges. Taken while scuba diving the "Chasbo's Corner" dive site at Turneffe Atoll, Belize. © Rick Collier
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