Pygmy Seahorse. At 1/4 inch the Pygmy Seahorse is extemely difficult to see, let alone photograph. Muricella sea fans of similar color and texture provide excellent camouflage. Full frame with 60 mm macro lens.
Pygmy Seahorse. The Pygmy Seahorse is almost impossible to see amid the branches of this sea fan. With its red warts and spots, the Seahorse perfectly mimicks the Muricella sea fan in which it finds refuge. At less than 1 cm, my dive guide had to point to it three times before I could finally see it.
Robust Ghost Pipefish. Found on coastal and lagoon reef bottoms. To 16 cm (6 1/4 in). A diver is only treated to such a sight if he is willing to go "muck diving".
