Colourful Candy
Most poeple think that only colourful thingsd live in tropical waters and that the emerald seas of the Pacific Northwest are cold, dark and scary. Devoid of anything really colourful.
This little guy is defining the odds and changing minds. Candy Stripe Shrimp are a beacon of colour against the dark back grounds.
Due to their diminutive size and mostly transparent bodies they can be difficult to find but once you see them, they make for a great images. These shrimp are usually found around the bases of large White Plumose Anemones as will as Spotted Anemones.
Plumose Anemone
If disturbed, Candy Stripe Shrimp can quickly dart away so take your time and approach with care.
Thanks for reading.
Scott
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Beautiful. The colors look stunning.
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beautiful...
This is beautiful! I invite you to look at my blue butterfly! (I posted it 19 days ago.) They are probably friends!
awesome post
Wow this is really interesting, such a beautiful creature.
beautiful post
Amazing shots :)
The sea has so many cool lifeforms that still haven't even been discovered by humans yet. Most of the ocean is still unexplored. Exploring the deep seas would be so fun. It's amazing how colorful some fish are, especially when they look like a bright neon sign.
That first fella is amazing – as though he's been expertly painted, ready for the black light club scene! The second photo reminds me of my open water dive certification in 2003. I learned how to dive on Koh Phi Phi in Thailand, swimming with leopard sharks, witnessing elegant anemone and stunning coral reefs that were destroyed in the following year's tsunami. I've always wished I had better photos from those dives – something, however slight, to preserve that special place. • Thanks for taking me back there....
Wow that looks really cool. The sea holds so many things the human eye has yet to see.