Jewels in the Murk
Think of a destination where fascinating, colorful, delicate, spectacular marine life abounds. Would you think of the once thriving shipbuilding city of Newcastle... Read more.
Anemone waterfall? Maybe not, but it’s a great spectacle!
I’ve just written a post about my favorite clown, Amphiprion bicinctus. It’s a wonderful fish, attractive and amenable to photographers, though on occasion... Read more.
Bicinctus portraits, cute, but what’s in a name?
There’s a reason clowns are photographed so often: unlike most fish, they stick around. They’d rather we leave, of course, but the more they hunker down... Read more.
Lionfish in the Mediterranean? Here we go again!
I’ve occasionally heard rumors of lionfish being spotted in the Mediterranean Sea; earlier in the year one was seen in the waters around Cyprus, and another record... Read more.
The Goose Barnacle…did we really believe such nonsense?
I was out exploring a nearby bit of coastline a few days ago when I came across a wooden pallet on the strand line. ‘Could I be bothered carrying it back to... Read more.
Chitons – These Guys are Tough!
I’ve spent a lifetime exploring coastlines. As a kid I prefered exploring the pools and shallows of a rocky shore to spending time on a beach.  I mean,... Read more.
High and Dry, a 2000 Year Old Reef
Ever wondered what a 2000 year old reef looks like, minus sea water? Â Well neither had I, but I actually found exploring one quite fascinating.…... Read more.
Heat Resistant ‘super coral’ to save the Great Barrier Reef…well, maybe
Well that’s what the click bait said on the website anyway. So what is this headline all about?…... Read more.
Meet the Guilded Pipefish
I’m a big fan of Pipefish and never miss an opportunity to photograph them; usually I see them when I have a wide angle lens fitted to my camera. Occasionally... Read more.
Anthias Heaven
If you’ve ever dreamed about shoals of anthias, flashing vivid orange, pink and red, then here’s some inspiration for you, from one of the best displays... Read more.