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Coral reefs have amazing biodiversity with over 4,000 species of fish and countless other organisms. Discover how to identify coral reef marine life, such as fish and worms, in this free video series from a scuba instructor.
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Coral reef honeycomb cowfish are awkward swimmers because of their triangular body. Identify honeycomb cowfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Spanish hogfish are found in shallow coral reef areas and have two upper teeth. Identify Spanish hogfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef surgeonfish have clear spectral fins with a yellowish tint. Identify surgeonfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef striped cleaning shrimp are characterized by two red stripes that run down the middle of the back. Identify striped cleaning shrimp with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Blue runners are school fish that are usually found in deep water, but they can also be found in coral reefs. Identify blue runner fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Also known as Royal Grammas, coral reef fairy basslet fish are violet, purple and yellow in color. Identify fairy basslet fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Bar jacks are a common coral reef fish that are silver in color. Identify bar jack fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Like other puffer fish, a coral reef porcupine fish has spines that are used as defense mechanisms. Identify porcupine fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef yellowhead wrasse fish change colors many times in their lives, which makes them hard to identify. Learn to spot yellowhead wrasse with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef red hind fish are a member of the grouper or sea bass family. Identify red hind fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef red lionfish are striped with red, brown, white or maroon. Identify red lionfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef hamlet fish come in a variety of different colors. Identify butter hamlet fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
A member of the puffer fish family, a coral reef balloonfish ranges in size from eight to fourteen inches long. Identify balloonfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Gray angelfish are common inhabitants of coral reefs. Identify gray angelfish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Juvenile spotted drums are one of the most elegant coral reef fish. Identify juvenile spotted drum fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Garden eels are small eels that burrow into sands of coral reefs. Identify garden eels with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef white margate fish are 10 to 20 inches long and swim along the ocean bottom. Identify white margate fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Saddled blennies are small coral reef fish that have a hopping like motion in the water. Identify saddled blenny fish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Slender filefish can dramatically change their colors to blend into their coral reef environment. Identify slender filefish with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
Coral reef red spotted horseshoe worms have tentacles that are used as defense mechanisms. Identify red spotted horseshoe worms with tips from a scuba instructor in this free video about coral reef animals.
