Moray Eels: Tips to Capture that Perfect Shot!

Moray Eels: Tips to Capture that Perfect Shot!

Feb 19

Moray Eels are common on tropical coral reefs. Their elusive nature makes them great ambush predators, however it also makes them an enigmatic member of the reef community. Eels usually lurk in nooks and crannies on the reef, so chances are high that one may encounter their menacing stare when looking for other macro subjects. Morays have an intimidating demeanor, but it’s really just a facade,...

Caribbean Creature Feature: The Slender Filefish

Caribbean Creature Feature: The Slender Filefish

Jan 23

  So Slender you Might Miss Them!   Filefish are a regular feature of the Caribbean coral reef. Seen most often are the Whitespotted Filefish, the Orangespotted Filefish and the always fantastic, alien-looking Scrawled Filefish. One present on most dives, but seldom seen unless you know where to look is the Slender Filefish (Monacanthus tuckeri). All Filefish have an elongated,...