They do look mischievous, don't they? Snakelike shape, wolfish teeth, unblinkingly sinister eyes...
But as you probably know, eels are not snakes, they are fish. Eels are surprisingly docile and curious. They rarely behave in an aggressive way, and only if they are feeling threatened.
Here's a video of me and a large green moray checking each other out. He got bored before I did and swam away.
Eels touch my heart because they are such a unique and diverse group. Their serpentine* swimming style is so graceful, their colors dramatic and often bold. They like to have a small den or hole to peer out of as they watch their underwater community go by.
We also saw two spotted morays. They are smaller but just as curious.
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| Not really a mischief-maker! |
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| Now you see me... |
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| ...soon you won't! |
*VBP
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So cool that you went diving and saw those eels. I love marine wildlife :)
scary eels...but they are less scarier than snake ;)
everytime I read/heard the word eel, it always makes me want to sing a song from my favorite comedy show called The Mighty Boosh...it's about eels inside your body ;)
Me too! We saw so many neat invertebrates too. My camera doesn't take great pictures underwater - the flash isn't strong enough - so I'm getting a new camera before the next trip. My husband had his GoPro and had a blast!
I've never heard of the Mighty Boosh so I'm not familiar with the song. Eels in your body is a scary thought!
Beautiful pictures!
Elyse and Riley
I have to admit -- eels creep me out! haha Only because they look so mean and look so slimy/slithery. I'm sure they're quite friendly in person but I'll leave that to you! ;)
Thank you! Believe me it is tempting to take photos nonstop with so many incredible subjects. Sometimes I don't take the camera along at all so I can just enjoy.
Don't knock it till you've tried it Lauren!!!
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