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- 1Invasive Bluestripe Snapper Photographed on Hawaiian ReefâBluestripe Snapper, aka Ta'ape, an invasive species, hang out at an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints av
A wildlife photographer has shared images of bluestripe snapper, known in Hawaii as ta'ape, gathering on an ocean reef. The fish, introduced to Hawaiian waters decades ago, are considered an invasive species that compete with native marine life. The post, which offers prints of the photo for sale, is drawing attention to the species' ongoing presence on local reefs.
- 2Squirrelfish huddle together on a Hawaiian reefâSquirrelfish, aka 'Ala'ihi, mostly, huddling together at an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints available
A photographer shared images of squirrelfish, known in Hawaiian as 'Ala'ihi, gathering in groups around an ocean reef. The fish, recognisable by their reddish-orange colouring and large eyes, are typically nocturnal and often shelter together in crevices during the day. The photos are being shared as part of daily marine-life photography features, with prints offered for sale.
- 3Coral reef off Benin found alive after 60 yearsâŒA coral reef off Benin thought to have been dead for more than 60 years is actually alive and teeming with life! ð Scien
A coral reef off the coast of Benin, long believed to have been dead for more than 60 years, is in fact alive and thriving. Scientists discovered healthy coral patches at depths exceeding 50 meters, supporting at least eight types of coral and eight fish species, with researchers suggesting more life may still be undocumented at the site.
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A team in Brazil has set a record by capturing more than 300 lionfish around Fernando de Noronha, according to CNN Brasil. The invasive species, native to the Indo-Pacific, has been spreading along the Brazilian coast and threatens native reef fish. Divers and environmental agencies have been organising removal efforts to curb its impact on local marine ecosystems.
- 5Photographer shares striking underwater shot of bluefin trevallyâŒBluefin Trevally, aka 'Omilu, checking out an ocean reef. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints available - DM me. # pre
A photographer has posted an underwater photo of a bluefin trevally, known in Hawaiian as 'omilu, swimming along an ocean reef. The image highlights the fish's role as a reef predator and is being shared as part of daily marine life and wildlife photography content. Prints of the photo are being offered for sale, with viewers responding to the vivid glimpse of reef ocean life.
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Attention is turning to the Florida Reef, the third-largest barrier reef in the world, and what its collapse would mean for Miami. The reef shields the city's coastline from storm surge and erosion, supports tourism and fishing industries, and sustains marine biodiversity. A dying reef would leave Miami more exposed to hurricanes, damage the local economy, and signal wider decline for coral ecosystems already stressed by warming waters.
- 7Pacific Trumpetfish, the NÅ«nÅ«, Wins Marine Photo AttentionâA Pacific Trumpetfish, aka NÅ«nÅ«, an unassuming but important reef predator. Your # sealife # photooftheday Prints availa
A photograph of the Pacific trumpetfish, known in Hawaiian as the nūnū, is drawing attention from ocean and wildlife enthusiasts. The fish is described as an unassuming but important predator on coral reefs, where it stalks small prey by drifting vertically among coral and blending in. The image is being shared widely in sealife photography circles, with prints offered to buyers.
- 8Moorish idol spotted diving the Gili IslandsâMoorish idol - Zanclus cornutus # gili # giliislands # lombok # diving # scuba # trawangan # diveandstay # giliair # sin
Divers in the Gili Islands, off Lombok in Indonesia, are sharing encounters with the Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus), a striking black, white and yellow reef fish. The sighting highlights the region's popularity as a scuba diving destination, with Gili Trawangan and Gili Air drawing dive operators and marine life enthusiasts from across Southeast Asia.
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A new essay from The Revelator reflects on a reef fish living among coral rubble, using the encounter to draw broader lessons about resilience and survival in degraded marine habitats. The piece highlights how life persists on damaged reefs, where climate change, bleaching and human pressures have left behind broken, shifting debris rather than healthy coral structures.
- 10Divers report abundant small fish around the Gili IslandsâSo many small fish # gili # giliislands # lombok # diving # scuba # trawangan # diveandstay # giliair # singaporedivers
Divers at the Gili Islands off Lombok, Indonesia, are reporting dense schools of small fish at dive sites including Gili Trawangan and Gili Air. The area is a popular scuba destination, particularly for Singapore-based divers, with many training through PADI and combining dives with local dive-and-stay packages. The sightings add to the islands' reputation for healthy marine life and vibrant reef conditions.
- 11New Jersey Marks National Seafood Month With Shell Recycling PushâŒFish & Wildlife | Shell Recycling Program Celebrates National Seafood Month
New Jersey's Fish & Wildlife division is marking National Seafood Month by highlighting its shell recycling program, which collects discarded oyster and clam shells from restaurants and returns them to waterways to rebuild reef habitat. Officials say the initiative supports sustainable seafood and healthier coastal ecosystems, and state agencies are using the month to encourage more restaurants and residents to take part.
- 12Thousands of Retired Subway Cars Dumped Into the OceanâAmerica DUMPED 2,580 SUBWAY CARS INTO THE OCEAN â What Happened Next Shocked Everyone
The United States disposed of around 2,580 retired subway cars by dropping them into the ocean off its coast, a practice intended as artificial reefing. The story is drawing renewed attention online, with accounts suggesting the outcome surprised people â claims commonly include that the submerged cars attracted fish and marine life, though environmental impacts have long been debated.
- 13Seagrass meadows may yield more nutritious catch than reefsâ"Seagrass meadows may offer coastal communities a more nutritious catch than reefs" # Seagrass # Environment # Oceans ht
A new report from Mongabay says seagrass meadows could provide coastal communities with more nutritious fish catches than coral reefs, highlighting the meadows as an underappreciated food source. Environmental writers and readers are sharing the findings, which add to arguments for protecting seagrass habitats alongside reefs in ocean conservation policy.
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Panama held a lionfish championship, an event centered on catching the invasive species that threatens local reef ecosystems. Lionfish tournaments are typically organized to reduce the fish's spread while promoting competitive spearfishing and raising public awareness about the damage the species causes to Caribbean and Pacific marine life. Details of winners and participation figures have not been made widely available.
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The Associated Press has moved an APTOPIX photo collection on lionfish in Panama, showcasing the invasive species present in Caribbean waters. The images highlight the striking appearance of the fish, which has spread across the region and damaged native reef ecosystems. The photo feature is drawing attention to Panama's marine environment and the ongoing challenges posed by lionfish outside their native range.