Marine animals

This time it is not the most rich reef I've been too, but I have more encounters with interesting sea life than ever. This is because now I know the secret: Get There Early! (This secret is well known to all the fishermen, but I did not realize it applies to freediving).

So, I got a hawksbill sea turtle. (Critically endangered, so must be difficult to come by)

(now I'd like to meet a green sea turtle)

a baby stingray
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It was the most difficult animal to stalk, such a coward!

A sea snake
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or what is it? It was moving much faster than a trepang.

A barracuda
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An anemona is guarded by two clownfish
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Very common thing actually, a cleaner wrasse and an urchin come as a bonus.

An octopus
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And by the way, the guys at Eilat underwater observatory should get their octopus a bigger aquarium!

Divers getting their useless certificates
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And by the way that was the first time I've seen kids younger than 8 with aqualungs - is it even legal?

Strange tourists who cannot swim but keep trying,
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And finally myself:
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