P hotos from below the waves. These were taken in the Caribbean, around the Islands of Jamaica and Grenada
Sweetlips like to group together and it's not uncommon to come across shoals of ten or more. They are carnivores and feed mainly on molluscs and crustaceans.
The Nurse shark is harmless and likes to stay hidden inside the gorges and caves within the reef. They don't seem to notice when you get up close, and are reasonably easy to photograph.
The White Tip Reef Shark is sleek and can grow to 2 metres in length. They are inactive during the day and hunt around the reef at night.
There are lots of tube corals in the Caribbean. They can be a variety of colours and they grow quite tall, as well as big in circumference.They are soft, almost rubbery to the touch.
The infamous stingray can grow up to 2 metres across. They are easy to approach and I have never been afraid to get up close for a photo opportunity, that is until the untimely death of Steve Urwin. Since then, I have kept a safe distance. Their deadly sting is situated half-way along their long tail.
Turtle hunting in the Caribbean is now thankfully prohibited, as is the sale of shell products. Seeing a turtle underwater is one of the most thrilling encounters for a diver. They feed off sponges on the reef face, and when they are 'munching' they seem to be unaware of anyone around them.Return To Top
