In this fascinating mix of light and energy, western toad tadpoles march from the deep, safe part of Cedar Lake, on Vancouver Island, to the shallow waters to feed on algae growing on floating pond weeds. This species is considered ‘near threatened’ due to the destruction of thei...
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The ghost goby blends perfectly into its surroundings, disappearing like a shadow. Small reef fish, such as the ghost goby, are known as ‘cryptobenthic’ fish because they hide in crevices or camouflage themselves. They have transparent bodies, large angled eyes, fins with suction...
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A female and a male pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha), their bodies shimmering with brilliant golden reflections, spawn in a river on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, surrounded by a multitude of other salmon. Every year, these fish travel thousands of miles to return to th...
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An extraordinary moment captured during a dive near Moorea Island. A curious, lively, and energetic humpback calf seemed determined to find the perfect pose. Flipping upside down with natural grace, it revealed its belly and tail with a charm that seemed almost deliberate, as if...
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A panning shot of a juvenile pinnate batfish. By using a snooted light source and a camera movement paired with a slow shutter speed, the stunning orange lines that surround this species only during the early stages of its life shine, creating the effect of brushes painting the s...
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A close-up of a nurse shark’s eye, captured during a night dive. Throughout the underwater activities in the area, a shark named ‘Relentless’ for her constant presence followed the group without stopping. Thanks to her calm behavior, the result is a detailed shot of her eye.
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In spring, the breeding season of the Japanese stream toad begins. A pair of these amphibians, still engaged in egg deposition, was submerged in a mass of eggs, barely moving. The expanse of eggs covering every corner provided a unique opportunity to perfectly capture their repro...
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In this dramatic scene, a scorpionfish devours a lizardfish. The image highlights both the beauty and the harsh reality of nature, with focused lighting from a snoot emphasizing the interaction against a dark background. A thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime moment.
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The scene captures a group of freshwater fish gathered in a pond, bathed in the magical silver light of the full moon. To create this image, taken with a single exposure and using a manual lens to carefully adjust both the aperture and focus, the camera was placed inside a glass...
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Every year in spring, tens of thousands of Munk’s pygmy devil rays (Mobula munkiana) arrive in the Gulf of California to feed and reproduce. At dawn, Marie approached them carefully while freediving above waters kilometeres deep. She did not use a flash, giving the picture a myst...
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A juvenile octopus of the genus Wunderpus, characterized by a unique appearance: its transparent head reveals the brain. When spotted, it moves slowly, but in case of danger, it can quickly flee.
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A female paper nautilus rides a jelly fish across a night ocean. This small cephalopod, with a body size of 3 cm, spends its entire life in the water column. However, it is quite common for the species to rest on other animals or pieces of debris. Being lucky enough to capture a...
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Freshwater fish, including cichlids, swin along aquatic plants and leaves in Cenote Nicte-Ha. This natural sinkhole—formed by the collapse of limestone bedrock—exposes crystal-clear groundwater. This hidden gem is situated near Tulum, Mexico.
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As Celia immersed herself in the underwater world while scuba diving, she took her time to observe and try to understand the Steller sea lions, aiming to capture more meaningful images. This image was captured when a beautiful sea lion swam up to her and stared tenderly into her...
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Juvenile Munk's devil rays (Mobula munkiana) gather in the sheltered bays of Los Islotes, a protected UNESCO biosphere reserve near La Paz, Mexico. At night, they arrive in groups to feed on the unexpected plankton bloom, attracted by the green light hanging off the back of the b...
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Argonauts, also known as paper nautiluses, are pelagic octopuses, often found riding objects or other animals to conserve energy instead of swimming. During a blackwater dive in Anilao, Philippines, two female argonauts were observed riding a jellyfish.
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An octopus spotted during a night dive in Abbudab Bay, Egypt — one of the most fascinating dive sites in the country. Found mid-dinner, it was a true blessing to witness such a moment.
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