Pygmy seahorse
Photo taken in Philippines
During the dive, my divemaster signaled me to look at the pygmy seahorse, but I couldn’t see it due to its camouflage skills. When I finally spotted it through my lens and managed to focus, a strong current made it impossible to take the shot. After the current passed and several failed attempts, I was finally able to capture this image.
This captivating image features a small transparent fish with luminous eyes and a jellyfish encounter at night. The ghosts appearance of both creatures, combined with the stark contrast against the dark background, creates a surreal and ethereal underwater scene.
The image shows a juvenile fish, likely a jack (Carangidae), seeking shelter among the tentacles of a jellyfish in the open ocean. This is a common example of commensalism, where the fish gains protection from predators by staying close to the jellyfish.
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