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Fish identification can add excitement to snorkeling or scuba diving around the Caribbean reefs. Learn to identify a variety of tropical fish from the Caribbean with tips from a scuba instructor in this free fish identification video series.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Identifying the Peacock Flounder is easy as it is the most common flounder fish found in the coral reefs of Florida and the Caribbean. Learn to identify the Peacock Flounder fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Rock Beauty fish is identified as a member of the Angelfish family and has a very distinct appearance. Learn to recognize Rock Beauty fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Identifying Blue Angelfish can be difficult because of the similarity in appearance to other Angelfish. Learn to identify Blue Angelfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Barred Hamlet fish have a several color variations and can be difficult to identify. Learn to identify Barred Hamlet Fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
In the Caribbean reef, Glassy Sweeper fish are often identified as Copper Sweepers because of their shiny copper color. Learn to identify Glassy Sweeper fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Spotfin Butterfly fish is easy to identify as it is one of the most common Butterfly Fish species in the Caribbean reef. Learn to identify Spotfin Butterfly fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Striped Parrot fish are difficult to identify because they enjoy many color changes throughout life. Learn to identify Striped Parrot fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Yellowtail Hamlet Fish is hard to identify as it is an uncommon fish that is found mostly in the southern Caribbean. Learn to identify Yellowtail Hamlet fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Wondering how to identify a Red Spotted Hawkfish? Look for the small, shy fish found near coral in the Caribbean. Learn to identify Red Spotted Hawkfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Wondering how to identify the Yellowhead Jawfish? It is often found burrowing into sandy ground in the Caribbean. Learn to identify yellowhead jawfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Banded Coral Shrimp is one of the most common shrimp that can be identified in the Caribbean and the Bahamas. Learn to identify Banded Coral Shrimp with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Sand Diver fish can often be identified by a dark spot on the gill cover of the fish. Learn to identify sand diver fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Sargassum Triggerfish are rarely seen by scuba divers, but their distinctive features make them easy to identify. Learn to identify Sargassum Triggerfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
In the Caribbean, the Trunkfish can be identified by their distinctive body shape. Learn to identify Trunkfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Smooth Trunkfish can range in size and are often identified in the tropical waters around Florida and the Bahamas. Learn to identify Smooth Trunkfish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Bluehead Wrasse fish experience a variety of color changes and are difficult to identify. Learn to identify Bluehead Wrasse with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
There are several species of Chub Fish in the Caribbean that are difficult to identify while scuba diving or snorkeling. Learn to identify Chub Fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
When scuba diving or snorkeling in the Caribbean, most octopus can probably be identified as the common octopus. Learn to identify common octopus with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
The Atlantic Spadefish is a very distinctive looking fish that is usually very large and easy to identify. Learn to identify Atlantic Spadefish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Yellowtail Snapper fish are easily identified in the tropical waters of the Caribbean by their bright yellow stripes. Learn to identify Yellowtail Snapper fish with tips from a Caribbean scuba instructor in this free tropical fish identification video.
Marine life in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean is diverse. There are thousands of species of fish with myriad shapes, sizes and beautiful colors. Fish identification adds an incredible degree of interest to snorkeling or scuba diving. Identifying a few of the different types of fish in the Caribbean is not an easy task, but it is made much easier with fish identification charts and fish identification videos. In this free video, a certified scuba instructor with experience in the Caribbean demonstrates how to identify tropical fish from the Caribbean reef. Learn about identifying markings on fish such as the Peacock Flounder, Rock Beauty and Blue Angelfish. Get tips on identifying Trunkfish, Sand Divers and Chub Fish. Identifying fish in the Caribbean and Atlantic Ocean is a great way to spend a snorkeling or scuba diving trip!
Don Stark Don Stark is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with more than 20 years of active diving experience. He is a senior diver volunteer at the New England Aquarium in Boston where he helps care for the animals in the 200,000 Caribbean Reef Exhibit, the Giant Ocean Tank. He has been a frequent participant on fish collecting expeditions to the Bahamas with New England Aquarium staff and is the co-author of the PADI Underwater Live Specimen Collector specialty certification course. He is also an award winning videographer with more than 10 years of underwater videography experience. More of his work can be seen at www.ScubaVisions.TV.dkdk
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