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  • At dusk, Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) come out from hiding to mate.  Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

    At dusk, Mandarinfish (Synchiropus splendidus) come out from hiding to mate. Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

  • A gorgonian sea fan and attached crinoids in shallow water. Raja Ampat, Indonesia

    A gorgonian sea fan and attached crinoids in shallow water. Raja Ampat, Indonesia

  • A flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi). Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

    A flamboyant cuttlefish (Metasepia pfefferi). Lembeh Strait, Indonesia

  • A diver hovers over a sunken tank on the Nippo Maru, a Japanese World War II wreck. Truk Lagoon, Chuuk, Micronesia

    A diver hovers over a sunken tank on the Nippo Maru, a Japanese World War II wreck. Truk Lagoon, Chuuk, Micronesia

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  • A giant bell jelly (Scrippsia pacifica) dances for the camera at The Needle (a.k.a Half Dome). Carmel Bay, California.

    A giant bell jelly (Scrippsia pacifica) dances for the camera at The Needle (a.k.a Half Dome). Carmel Bay, California.

  • A photographer looks through the deep swim-through at Pohon Miring.  Banda Islands, Indonesia

    A photographer looks through the deep swim-through at Pohon Miring. Banda Islands, Indonesia

  • Pacific sea nettle jellyfish (Chrysaora fuscescens) swim below the kelp canopy. Pinnacles, Carmel Bay, California.

    Pacific sea nettle jellyfish (Chrysaora fuscescens) swim below the kelp canopy. Pinnacles, Carmel Bay, California.

  • A red turban snail (Lithopoma gibberosa) on palm kelp.  The Needle (a.k.a. Half Dome), Carmel Bay, California.

    A red turban snail (Lithopoma gibberosa) on palm kelp. The Needle (a.k.a. Half Dome), Carmel Bay, California.

  • A partially closed fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora). Eric's Pinnacle, Monterey Bay, California.

    A partially closed fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora). Eric's Pinnacle, Monterey Bay, California.

  • Giant plumed anemones (Metridium farcimen) share a rock with a sea star. Hopkins Deep, Monterey Bay, California.

    Giant plumed anemones (Metridium farcimen) share a rock with a sea star. Hopkins Deep, Monterey Bay, California.

  • A sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) raises one of its arms. Bullbuster, Monterey Bay, California.

    A sunflower sea star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) raises one of its arms. Bullbuster, Monterey Bay, California.

  • Strawberry anemones (Corynactis californica) and sea stars cover the wreck of the Mating Amtracks of Lover's Beach. Monterey Bay, California.

    Strawberry anemones (Corynactis californica) and sea stars cover the wreck of the Mating Amtracks of Lover's Beach. Monterey Bay, California.

  • The Monterey Express waits for divers to return while anchored at East Pinnacle.  Carmel Bay, California.

    The Monterey Express waits for divers to return while anchored at East Pinnacle. Carmel Bay, California.

  • A nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis) feeds on a sponge at East Pinnacle.  Carmel Bay, California.

    A nudibranch (Hermissenda crassicornis) feeds on a sponge at East Pinnacle. Carmel Bay, California.

  • A black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) poses next to a sea star at Eric's Pinnacle.  Monterey Bay, California.

    A black rockfish (Sebastes melanops) poses next to a sea star at Eric's Pinnacle. Monterey Bay, California.

  • The tail end of a California sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) at Hopkins Deep. Monterey Bay, California.

    The tail end of a California sea cucumber (Parastichopus californicus) at Hopkins Deep. Monterey Bay, California.

  • Sea stars and orange puffball sponges decorate the underside of a ledge at Lingcod Reef.  Carmel Bay, California.

    Sea stars and orange puffball sponges decorate the underside of a ledge at Lingcod Reef. Carmel Bay, California.

  • A partially closed fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora). Eric's Pinnacle, Monterey Bay, California.

    A partially closed fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora). Eric's Pinnacle, Monterey Bay, California.

  • A Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) stays close to its host for protection.  TK2, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

    A Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) stays close to its host for protection. TK2, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.

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    Sea stars and orange puffball sponges decorate the underside of a ledge at Lingcod Reef.  Carmel Bay, California.
    A partially closed fish-eating anemone (Urticina piscivora). Eric's Pinnacle, Monterey Bay, California.
    A Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) stays close to its host for protection.  TK2, Lembeh Strait, Indonesia.