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  • Snorkeller - Milne Bay, PNG
    4555 03 Apr 2007 5D.JPG
  • Twinspot Goby (Signigobius biocellatus) - Milne Bay, PNG
    4326 01 apr 2007.JPG
  • Reef Cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) - Milne Bay, PNG
    2412 20 mar 2007.JPG
  • Cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) - Milne Bay, PNG
    3720 28 mar 2007.JPG
  • Cardinalfish (Apogon aureus) - Milne Bay, PNG
    5660 09 apr 2007.JPG
  • Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix) - Milne Bay, PNG
    3044 23 mar 2007.JPG
  • Thorny Seahorse (Hippocampus hystrix) - Milne Bay, PNG
    3041 23 mar 2007.JPG
  • 3374 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • This fellow was sitting at the end of a point on a wall waiting to pounce on any unsuspecting fish that may have swam within striking distance.  An ambush lie and wait predator.   Length 28 cm
    3429 26 mar 2007.JPG
  • 3384 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • A clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) tends to her egg mass.  Triggerfish usually deposit thousands of eggs and carefully tend to them until hatching.  Blowing fresh sea water onto the eggs helps to maintain the eggs by removing unwanted material that may settle around the egg cases
    4454 03 apr 2007.JPG
  • Snake eels live within a burrow made either in sand, mud or loose pebbles.  They are lie and wait predators with excellent eyesight.  The snake eels exhibit a variety of colours and patterns
    5231 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • The diversity of coral species on tropical reefs in papua New Guinea is enormous
    4516 03 apr 2007.JPG
  • An ornate species found in Papua New Guinea, this nudibranch grows to a length of 4 cm and feeds upon sponges
    4921 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • A small cuttlefish belonging to the family Sepia positions itself in a likely location from which it can view passing prey.  All cuttlefish have the ability to alter their colours by changing the pigment within their skin
    4799 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The diversity of coral species on tropical reefs in papua New Guinea is enormous
    4542 03 apr 2007.JPG
  • A clown triggerfish (Balistoides conspicillum) tends to her egg mass.  Triggerfish usually deposit thousands of eggs and carefully tend to them until hatching.  Blowing fresh sea water onto the eggs helps to maintain the eggs by removing unwanted material that may settle around the egg cases
    4460 03 apr 2007.JPG
  • The gorgeous shrimpgoby occupies a  burrow constructed in the sand.  They have excellent eyesight and are often observed living in association with an almost blind shrimp
    5224 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • This species looks like the calcareous green algae, Halimeda, with which it normally associates. It is green or green with white patches (like those seen on the dyeing algae). The nose is long, the caudal peduncle is narrow and the tail is not incised but more rectangular in shape. There are sometimes short filaments on the snout, body and fins that look like the epiphytic filamentous algae that is sometimes found growing on the Halimeda. All in all, this species is an outstanding mimic of its botanical namesake! ..This species should not be mistaken for the robust ghost pipefish (S. cyanopterus), which attains a larger size and has a very short caudal peduncle. The robust ghost pipe can also mimic green calcareous algae or sea grass, taking on the green coloration and short skin filaments
    5219 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • The colour, texture and pattern variation of P. ocellata is wide ranging.  However, all specimens have a large row of tubercles that run down the midline of the mantle.   Length 8 cm
    5064 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • The diversity of coral species on tropical reefs in papua New Guinea is enormous
    4521 03 apr 2007.JPG
  • An oddly shaped member of the Scoropinfish family, the cockatoo waspfish is named for it ornate head dress and venomous spines
    5173 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • Often seen in pairs, the orange-dashed goby is often found sifting through bottom substrate removing any food it may find
    4911 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • This species looks like the calcareous green algae, Halimeda, with which it normally associates. It is green or green with white patches (like those seen on the dyeing algae). The nose is long, the caudal peduncle is narrow and the tail is not incised but more rectangular in shape. There are sometimes short filaments on the snout, body and fins that look like the epiphytic filamentous algae that is sometimes found growing on the Halimeda. All in all, this species is an outstanding mimic of its botanical namesake! ..This species should not be mistaken for the robust ghost pipefish (S. cyanopterus), which attains a larger size and has a very short caudal peduncle. The robust ghost pipe can also mimic green calcareous algae or sea grass, taking on the green coloration and short skin filaments
    5215 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4864 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • The giant shrimpgoby can often be observed in mud and silt environments where it constructs a burrow in the soft substrate.  Gobies rarely venture far from their burrow and prefer to wait for prey to come within striking distance of their burrow
    3024 23 mar 2007.JPG
  • The giant shrimpgoby can often be observed in mud and silt environments where it constructs a burrow in the soft substrate.  Gobies rarely venture far from their burrow and prefer to wait for prey to come within striking distance of their burrow
    2745 22 mar 2007.JPG
  • Anemonefish are relatively common in tropical waters and inhabit various species of anemones.  Although the anemone possess stinging cells used to capture and kill prey, the anemonefish is immune to this sting.  The fish lives with the anemone and supplements its diet by cleaning the anemone of parasites
    4933 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4855 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • Lionfish are predatory feeding on small fish which they engulf with their exceptionally large mouths.  Once a prey fish is sighted, the lionfish will wave its feathery arms as it approaches its victim.  When within range the lionfish will spring forward, opening it mouth whilst at the same time sucking in water.  The suction and movement is what captures the prey
    anaspides-idw-2450-20-mar-2007.jpg
  • The giant shrimpgoby can often be observed in mud and silt environments where it constructs a burrow in the soft substrate.  Gobies rarely venture far from their burrow and prefer to wait for prey to come within striking distance of their burrow
    3024 23 mar 2007.JPG
  • Lionfish are voracious predators belonging to the scorpionfish family.  The distinctly striped fish uses its long venomous and often feathered fins in such as a way that they appear almost memorising.  Once a prey is sighted, the lionfish will slowly approach and then at the last minute open its cavernous mouth and dart forward with amazing speed.  The opening of the mouth and movement creates a vacuum which sucks into the mouth any unsuspecting prey.  All fifteen species of lionfish (Pterois sp) are venomous
    5159 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • In areas of strong current, soft corals will extend their polyps to feed upon plankton and other detritus transported by the water flow
    4846 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • Blue-spotted stingrays are usually nocturnal and spend much of the daylight hours lying beneath the sand or under coral ledges and overhangs.  One of the more colourful rays, the blue-spotted stingray possesses a barbed tail and a large eye
    4750 04 Apr 2007 5D.JPG
  • Anemonefish are relatively common in tropical waters and inhabit various species of anemones.  Although the anemone possess stinging cells used to capture and kill prey, the anemonefish is immune to this sting.  The fish lives with the anemone and supplements its diet by cleaning the anemone of parasites
    4925 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  The tube-like appendix is the animals sexual organs; exposed here before copulation...Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6370 12 Apr 2007 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5226 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5203 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    5199 13 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3469 27 Mar 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    5365 08 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6613 24 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6119 21 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4780 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4759 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2350 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6393 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6379 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6343 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    3322 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    3315 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3468 27 Mar 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2359 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6357 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  The tube-like appendix is the animals sexual organs; exposed here before copulation.<br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6354 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    4986 05 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4783 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4782 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4778 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2360 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6394 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  The tube-like appendix is the animals sexual organs; exposed here before copulation.<br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6374 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    3323 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    3321 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • Generally living in holes and crevices, this commensal shrimp feeds on a variety of material either found on the bottom or form the water column
    5145 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6679 25 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6614 24 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4779 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4760 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2361 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2358 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6398 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6397 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6395 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6391 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  The tube-like appendix is the animals sexual organs; exposed here before copulation.<br />
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Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6352 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    4329 01 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    3324 25 mar 2007.JPG
  • Generally living in holes and crevices, this commensal shrimp feeds on a variety of material either found on the bottom or form the water column
    5145 06 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    6672 25 May 2005 .JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    4784 04 Apr 2007.JPG
  • The Christmas tree worm, Spirobranchus giganteus, is a Christmas tree-shaped serpulid tube-dwelling worm with magnificent twin spirals of plumes used for feeding and respiration. This cone-shaped worm is one of the most widely recognised sedentary polychaete worms. They come in many colours including orange, yellow, blue, and white and, though they are small with an average 3.8 cm in span, the are easily spotted due to their shape, beauty, and colour. The colourful plumes, or tentacles, are used for passive feeding on suspended food particles and plankton in the water. The plumes are also used for respiration. Though the plumes are visible, most of the worm is anchored in its burrow that it bores into a live calcareous coral. Christmas tree worms are very sensitive to disturbances and will rapidly retract into the burrow at the slightest touch or passing shadow. They typically re-emerge a minute later, very slowly, to test the water before fully extending their plumes
    3612 14 Jun 2006 .JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6385 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6346 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • The Twinspot Goby sports two large circular black coloured spots on its upper fins.  The spots resemble, at a distance, two large eyes that may cause a potential predator to believe the two spots are the eyes of a larger animal, such as a crab.  Furthermore, the spots are located on the fins of the goby; if a predator did attack the fish there is a chance that all it would bite would be some of the fin
    5588 09 apr 2007.JPG
  • Fish distinguished by bioluminescent organs located underneath their eyes, for which they are named.
    2353 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Risbecia tryoni is often found "tail-gating" one another whereby one individual follows the mucous trail of another.  The reason for "tail-gating" is unknown, however, maybe a method of finding prey or a prelude to mating.  Variation in colour and distribution of spots can differ between  individuals.  <br />
<br />
Often found with Imperial Shrimp (Periclimenes impertor) which feeds on parasites and mucous whilst obtaining protection from predators
    6356 12 apr 2007.JPG
  • Anemonefish are relatively common in tropical waters and inhabit various species of anemones.  Although the anemone possess stinging cells used to capture and kill prey, the anemonefish is immune to this sting.  The fish lives with the anemone and supplements its diet by cleaning the anemone of parasites
    4468 03 Apr 2007.JPG
  • A member of the grouper and cod family, the many-lined rock cod is a predatory fish that maintain a well established territory on the reef.  They have large eyes to see their prey (small fish) and can swim at exceptionally fast speeds to catch them
    5167 06 Apr 2007 5D.JPG
  • Anemonefish are relatively common in tropical waters and inhabit various species of anemones.  Although the anemone possess stinging cells used to capture and kill prey, the anemonefish is immune to this sting.  The fish lives with the anemone and supplements its diet by cleaning the anemone of parasites
    4471 03 apr 2007.JPG
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  • Freckled Frogfish (Antennarius coccineus) - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    6021 11 Apr 2007.jpg
  • Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Juvenile - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    5843 10 Apr 2007.jpg
  • arty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    2820 22 Mar 2007.jpg
  • arty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    2832 22 Mar 2007.jpg
  • arty frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    2824 22 Mar 2007.jpg
  • Warty Frogfish (Antennarius maculatus) Pink Phase - Milne Bay, PNG..Frogfish are lie & wait carnivorous predators.  They have an appendage above their head which is waved about to attract prospective prey.  All frogfish have large mouths are are capable of swallowing prey to their own size.  Rather than swim above the bottom, they walk along the substrate using their pectoral fins.  Frogfish inhabit reef areas to a depth 73 m.  Often within one species there will be several different colour variations or phases; brown, black, yellow, white, yellow, red and orange being the most common.  Some species have hairy variations and maybe covered in numerous small wart-like knobs.  Frogfish have been known to mimic the colours of the surrounding terrain (ie sponges & ascidians).  Variable size depending species.   Length 2 - 30 cm
    0004 27 Apr 2005.jpg
  • Common Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) - Milne Bay, PNG
    2237 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Common Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) - Milne Bay, PNG
    2234 19 mar 2007.JPG
  • Common Reef Octopus (Octopus cyanea) - Milne Bay, PNG
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