A VISIT TO BIMINI’S MARINE ENVIRONMENT (2)
In this second part of the look at Bimini’s Marine Protected Area Campaign and the photographs that illustrate the vital importance of the mangroves, reefs, sea grass and pristine sea to marine life, it’s time to look at some of the the smaller sea creatures in their underwater habitat. Many of these are vulnerable to changes in their environment; some are already rare.
SPINY LOBSTER
SEA HORSES
SEA HARE
For more information on this creature, click HERE
BATFISH
To learn more about Batfish, click HERE
QUEEN CONCH
SILVERSIDES
At first glance you may wonder why these little fish are worth including. The answer lies in the food chain. The clean environment in which these bait fish thrive provides food for larger species and so on up the chain… If silversides ceased to exist, a vital source of marine nutrition would be lost.
CREDITS: Bimini’s Marine Protected Area Campaign with many thanks for use permission of their material including images © Grant Jonson / 60 Pound Bullet Photography, and to all other photographers featured. Overall, cheers to Bimini, wildlife and conservation…
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Great underwater shots particularly the sea-horse Grant is to be congratulated
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They are such great shots, aren’t they. Sadly my own lack of (a) photography and especially (b) swimming skills means that I can’t go out there and get my own pics!!!
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