aw11.jpg 54KB The Bearded fireworm (Hermodice carunculata) inhabits areas of reef rubble and sea grass beds. Feeds on gorgonians, hard corals, anemones and marine invertebrates.

aw12.jpg 53KB The Orange ball corallimorph (Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum) is uncommon in the Caribbean and is often nick-named the 'Orange ball anemone', which is a misnomer

aw30.jpg 73KB The red Deep-water gorgonian (Icillogorgia schrammi) forms a stinging net that grows perpendicular to the prevailing current. The polps remain retracted until the current starts to flow.

aw36.jpg 35KB The Orange ball corallimorph (Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum) has orange ball like tips on transparent tentacles. The orange tips look like planets circling.

aw43.jpg 41KB The Orange ball corallimorph (Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum) is found in areas of sand near reefs. Nocturnal the solitary polps extend from the sand.

aw9.jpg 43KB If disturbed or a light is shone on them at night the Orange ball corallimorph (Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum)  will retract.

ax40.jpg 67KB The Flamingo tongue (Cyphoma gibbosum) is easy to photograph as they are easily found feeding on gorgonians and are very accessible.

ax46.jpg 48KB When photographing the the Orange ball corallimorph (Pseudocorynactis caribbeorum) a light should not be shone on them until the last possible moment prior to taking the shot.

ax47.jpg 46KB Hard corals form the basic building blocks of many of the world coral reefs as can be seen in this typical shot of a Red Sea dive site.

ax49.jpg 58KB During daylight hours the polps of most hard corals such as this Star coral (Montastrea annularis) are retracted. They come into full bloom at night when they come out to feed.

ay4.jpg 61KB Often tunicates, hydroids and a variety of other organisms can be found growing on the surface of the Orange elephants ear sponge (Agelas clathrodes).

az15.jpg 23KB Nassau groupers (Epinephelus striatus) are curious about divers, and will often approach and follow them throughout the dive. They will often pose for photographers as if they have been trained.