Flatworm Swimming

 

These shots were taken while on a safety stop at the end of a dive this morning off the coast near Fremantle. Flatworms are common in the ocean and they are soft bodied invertebrates with no body cavity. They absorb oxygen and nutrients through their skin and come in a variety of sizes and colours.  They are very attractive while they swim freely with an undulating movement.

Common Bullseyes

This shoal of Common Bullseyes were sitting quietly over the Kelp on top of the 23 Metre Ledge off Mindarie Marina a few days ago.

White Barred Boxfish and Western Blue devil

Both of these fish species are very common on the off-shore reefs around Perth. This shot was taken at the 23 Metre Ledge off Mindarie Marina in Perth's northern suburbs a few days ago. It was nice to catch both species in the same shot.

Common Buffalo Bream

This shot was taken from the 23 Metre Ledge off the coast at Mindarie Marina a few days ago. Several Buffalo Bream were passing a few metres out from the reef, just too far for my flash to be effective.

Striped Catfish - Juvenile

The Striped catfish is not see very often on the reefs around Perth, however, the juveniles are often found in crevices and caves on the reef or even in man-made structure such as large pipes etc. They usually form closely packed balls for protection.  This shot was taken on the 23 Metre Ledge NW of Mindarie Marina, which is located in Perth's northern suburbs.

A Pair of Mosaic Leatherjackets

These shots were taken two days ago on the 23 Metre Ledge off Mindarie Marina north of Perth. The fish were swimming together - the first shot is the male and the second the female.

Breaksea Cod

Another shot from yesterdays dive at the 23 Metre Ledge off Mindarie Marina. The Breaksea Cod varies in colour from yellowish orange in deep water to dark brown in shallower water. This one was at around 20 metres.