Some shots from last weekend's rhinopias hunt.

[ozziworld]

We had some Rhinopias sightings recently and went looking for them. Here's some photos I felt like sharing.


Purple Weed

Red Weed

Also spotted this Dragon Goby Sifting the sand as it forages. Interesting behavior . . . .

 

[drbill]

Not quite as colorful as your Rhinopias, but here is one from Anilao two years ago

 

[jbilicska]

Thanks for sharing
great shots all around
Dr. Bill those are so clear it looks like you took them in an aquarium

 

[drbill]

They were taken at a depth of about 60 fsw with a little post-processing. Unfortunately the second time I located it and was filming, a group of divers saw me and gathered around it forcing me away. They eventually picked up the Rhinopias and placed it in shallower water so they could film it. I heard that it died. Grrrr.

 

[ozziworld]

Yeah, I remember that. Did not have my camera. Unfortunately, a few weeks later it was found dead by some friends of mine who were out looking to take photos of it. :depressed:

 

[jbilicska]

Why can't people just leave them alone
I feel bad enough bothering the fish trying to get their picture

 

[Gilligan]

Why can't people just leave them alone
I feel bad enough bothering the fish trying to get their picture

Because some divers are a** h****