by Ja Lvan | Nov 27, 2024 | Diving Bahia Solano
Sebastian de Belalcazar Shipwreck Hidden beneath the Pacific ocean of Bahía Solano, Chocó, Colombia, the ARC Sebastián de Belalcázar rests in tranquil retirement, its steel structure transformed into a vibrant underwater sanctuary. From serving as a formidable warship...
by Ja Lvan | Aug 7, 2024 | Fish Identification, Serranidae
Pacific Graysby Cephalopholis panamensis The Pacific Graysby, a fish that looks like a mix between a small grouper and an alien, is a common inhabitant of the Pacific Ocean. Vibrant blue and orange dots on their snout are what gives the species its outer space look,...
by Ja Lvan | Jun 10, 2024 | Cirrhitidae, Fish Family, Fish Identification
Coral Hawkfish Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus The ninjas of the reef, Coral Hawkfish wait patiently perching on rocks with their specialized fins. Their fins allow them to move rapidly and efficiently through the reef ready to pounce at the opportunity of passing prey...
by Ja Lvan | May 29, 2024 | Chaetodontidae, Fish Family, Fish Identification
Blacknosed Butterflyfish Johnrandallia nigrirostris The cheeky, intelligent Blacknosed butterflyfish might seem as if they want to swim with and around you, following you as you enter the underwater world… However, they tend to have alterior motives when following...
by Ja Lvan | Apr 30, 2024 | Fish Family, Fish Identification, Ostraciidae
Spotted Boxfish (Female) Ostracion meleagris The spotted boxfish, known for its distinctive markings, goes by various common names depending on its species and location. For example, this one in the pictures is called the Pacific Spotted Boxfish, and its female, as...
