A large school of yellowstripe scads often found under Arborek Main Jetty. Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/160th f/6 ISO100

(amphiprioninae) Anemonefish found among anemones are all born male with the ability to change sex. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250th f/9 ISO250

(robastra gracilis) There are thousands of species of nudibranchs and still to this day many are still being discovered. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/20 ISO250

Sepioteuthis lessoniana Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/13 ISO250

These rays will feed in groups at night but during the day will separate to rest on their own. They are capable of injuring humans with venomous tail spines however often choose to swim away. The IUCN has listed them as Near Threatened. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250 f/14 ISO250

Off Arborek main jetty you often get local kids jumping in and trying to swim down to you. For this shot I was free diving with the scads. Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/160th f/6.3 ISO100

Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/9 ISO250

(chromodoris lochi) There are thousands of species of nudibranchs and still to this day many are still being discovered. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/8 ISO100

These Juveniles were in a group of around 6 in the shallows by a small island. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250th f/6.2 ISO250

Hawksbills are often found in shallow water on reefs that are rich in sponges. they are omnivorous and will also eat mollusks, marine algae, crustaceans, sea urchins, fish, and jellyfish. Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/100th f/13 ISO250

These Juveniles were in a group of around 6 in the shallows by a small island. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250th f/6.2 ISO250

These Juveniles were in a group of around 6 in the shallows by a small island. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250th f/6.2 ISO250

(periclimenes sarasvati) Often found amongst anemones. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/200th f/14 ISO250

These Juveniles were in a group of around 6 in the shallows by a small island. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/250th f/6.2 ISO250

(amphiprioninae) Anemonefish found among anemones are all born male with the ability to change sex. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/22 ISO250

Moray eels can grow up to 4m in length but most the time are found hiding away in a hole with just their heads on show. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/11 ISO250

There are thousands of species of nudibranchs and still to this day many are still being discovered. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/20 ISO250

There are thousands of species of nudibranchs and still to this day many are still being discovered. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/11 ISO250

(scorpaenopsis papuensis) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/11 ISO250

Despite their small size 12-20cm they have a venomous toxin that is powerful enough to kill humans. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/11 ISO250

(carpilius maculatus) Night dives are some of the best dives as all the small critters come out. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/10 ISO250

A large school of yellowstripe scads often found under Arborek Main Jetty. Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/160th f/6 ISO100

(thysanozoon nigropapillosum) is a species of polyclad flatworms. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/11 ISO250

A large school of yellowstripe scads often found under Arborek Main Jetty. Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/160th f/6 ISO100

(siganus fuscescens) feeding under the Arborek main jetty, Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/160th f/8 ISO100

Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm Rear Curtain Flash 1/15th f/18 ISO100

(pomacentrus moluccensis) There are many species of damsel fish and all can be very protective of its patch and can be aggressive. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/14 ISO100

(pterois volitans) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/5 ISO100

One of the target species on reef checks the sweetlips are very recognisable. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/7.1 ISO100

(opistognathus) Can be easily identified by the yellow patch on the eye when just the head is showing. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/14 ISO100

(amphiprioninae) Anemonefish found among anemones are all born male with the ability to change sex. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/5 ISO100

(flabellina exoptata) Nudibranchs come in a wide range of shapes, colours and sizes and are very intelligent creatures. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/5 ISO100

(corythoichthys haematopterus) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/29 ISO250

Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/20 ISO250

(periclimenes sarasvati) Often found amongst anemones. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/200th f/14 ISO250

(gymnothorax fimbriatus) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/200th f/6.3 ISO250

(sepiola atlantica) Bobtail squid have a symbiotic relationship with bioluminescent bacteria (Aliivibrio fischeri), which inhabit a special light organ in the squid's mantle. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/13 ISO250

Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/200th f/14 ISO250

(halophryne diemensis) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/200th f/14 ISO250

(spirobranchus giganteus) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/20 ISO250

(tripterygiidae) Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/125th f/20 ISO250

Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/100th f/13 ISO250

Nikon D7200 Tokina 10-17mm 1/100th f/13 ISO250

(amphiprioninae) Anemonefish found among anemones are all born male with the ability to change sex. Nikon D7200 Nikon 60mm 1/160th f/5 ISO100