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Interesting fish behaviour – Small fish pretending to be big fish

July 5, 2018

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While swimming across the reef looking for Zanzibar Butterflyfish (Chaetodon zanzibarensis) to photograph ( they are yellow), in the distance some 15 meters away I saw a yellow fish, or so I thought. As I sw...

Underwater Macro Photos of the Year

Seaunseen

March 24, 2015

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Every year Underwater Photographer of the Year hosts an international photo competition aiming to celebrate excellence in all disciplines of underwater photography. This year's winners were announced at the Pho...

Top 11 Most Beautiful Fish in East Africa

Seaunseen

February 17, 2015

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The Indian Ocean is blessed with an array of fascinating tropical fish, in countless shapes, colors and sizes. Some so mesmerizing and unique that they stand out among their peers, which is why we decided to cr...

Fishing with Remoras

Alan Sutton

December 13, 2014

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In 1881 Mr. Frederick Holmwood, C.B., the H.B.M. Consul in Zanzibar noted a curious practice amongst the local fishermen. He noticed them carving small wooden containers out of wood, and on inquiry was told the...