by Ocean Reality | Mar 15, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Manta rays are breathtaking creatures. The largest species (M. birostris) can reach up to 7 meters, which is the size of a truck. Even though they are sometimes called ‘devil rays’ because of their two horn shaped fins on their heads, they are harmless...
by Ocean Reality | Mar 13, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Porucpine fish (Tetraodontiformes) go by the common names of blowfish, globefish, balloonfish, or pufferfish, because of their ability to expand their bodies by rapidly swallowing water (or air). This little trick keeps them from being eaten by predators, because they...
by Ocean Reality | Mar 13, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Divers are often fascinated by huge schools of fish, if you are calm and move slowly, you can even be surrounded by them. About a quarter of all fish species shoal or school for their entire life, while almost half do so for a limited time. There is a number of...
by Ocean Reality | Mar 13, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Box jellyfish (Cubozoa) are characterized by their cube shaped medusa, which distinguishes them from other cnidarians. Box jellyfish are active hunters, and can produce thrust by pulsating the bell. Some box jellyfish posses a very effective venom for capturing small...
by Ocean Reality | Mar 7, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Titan Triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens), are magnificent animals. With a length of up to 75 cm, they are the largest of the trigger fish family in the Indo Pacific. Females vigorously defend their nest and territory against intruders during mating season,...
by Ocean Reality | Mar 7, 2016 | Ocean Reality
Longfin Batfish (Platax teira) are peaceful and quite social fish, that often form schools with other species. Batfish are sometimes purchased for home aquariums, as they are very pretty as juveniles due to their long dorsal fins. As they grow up to 60 centimeters,...
