Longimanus

"Compacted"
As predators get close to the schools of Silversides they begin to get closer and closer to each other and the reef.

"Descending"
A large Hawksbill Turtle makes his plunge back into the blue.

Silversides! Photo 2 of 2
Silversides race across the north wall of Grand Cayman, completely hiding the colorful sponges and wall behind them. See Photo 1 to see the silversides and colorful reef seconds earlier!

"Controlled Chaos" - Taken on the annual Sardine Run, Transkei Wild Coast, South Africa

"Lift Off"
A Hawksbill starts his accent to the surface.
Shortlisted!

Manta rays at cleaning station

It is very common to find in Bonaire this school of Surgeon fish, but in this case what I like is the fact that the only white fish was right in the middle of the school.... pretty lucky!.
I used a Sony RX100 with a UWL-04 fisheye lens

"Round Em Up"
A factor to consider, photographers are not the only things out looking for these sudden blooms of Silversides.

Manta birostris
Nikon D800E , 16mm . Seacam housing .
Two strobo
Dharavandhoo Island . Maldive

Rabbitfish Attack!!...and I don't know which is the leader. Siganus virgatus (Valenciennes,1835)

one open mouth
this shot was taken in Tulamben after the dive in Drop Off during our safety stop. Most of the time I didn´t take any photos because I was so impressed about the movements of the swarm.

Lobster been spotted right near UB55 Germans sub, ww1

Silversides! Photo 1 of 2
Silversides huddle together along the north wall on Grand Cayman. Seconds later they raced in formation across the colorful sponges, completely covering them - See Photo 2 to see the silversides covering the sponges!

jellifish

Hank·er·ing
Oxeye Scad - Selar boops
Sail Rock, Thailand

"Hiding in the Colors"
A large group of Silversides packs together amongst some healthy and colorful sponge life.

Cleaning time - A manta at the cleaning station

"Humu Humu Party"

Anthias

Anthias

Cenderawasih Bay 20 foot whale shark

Ahihi Cove, Maui

Turtle with wings.

Barracudas in the shallow

Reef of Aliwal Shoal with sunlight in the background

Lobster at sun. Cap Prim. Xàbia.