This is another in a series of distraction diaries meant solely to provide a brief respite from the struggles of the day.
Hawaiian Green Lionfish Dendrochirus barberi
Watch out for the venomous spines.
Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins
Whitemouth Moray Gymnothorax meleagris
Yes that is a finger (not mine)
Shortnose Wrasse Juvenile and Yellowtail Coris Juvenile
Black Triggerfish
Indo-Pacific Sergeant Abudefduf vaigiensis
This fish, unknown in Hawaii before 1990 is now common and breeding alongside, and sometimes with the endemic Hawaiian Sergeant.
Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
Leaf Scorpionfish
That is the eye on the right end of the animal.
Kahuna Nudibranch Thorunna kahuna
Stout Moray
Desirable Nudibranch Flabellina exoptata
Spotted Eagle Rays Aetobatus narinari
Eagle Ray
Eagle Ray
Sculptured Slipper Lobster
A closeup of the lionfish
Evening
Thanks so much for visiting. I hope it helped in some small way. Please be good humans.
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