A juvenile plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus) was hiding under the sand with only a curious eye exposed. This nocturnal fish can be found in deep [...]
Plainfin Midshipman (Porichthys notatus)
This plainfin midshipman (Porichthys notatus) was resting on the ocean floor during a night dive but in the day will be out of sight buried [...]
Northern Spearnose Poacher (Agonopsis vulsa)
The northern spearnose poacher (Agonopsis vulsa) is a bottom dwelling nocturnal fish that is a great find on a night dive. It has a very [...]
Grunt Sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) Inside Boot Sponge
During a wall dive I noticed a grunt sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) inside a boot sponge taking a look as I approached its home. This small [...]
Grunt Sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) Eye
A small grunt sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) had its eye on me during a dive at Henderson Point, near Victoria. This small fish looks amazing with [...]
Scalyhead Sculpin (Artedius harringtoni) Inside Giant Acorn Barnacle
A male scalyhead sculpin (Artedius harringtoni) has found protection inside the shell plate remains of a giant acorn barnacle at Maple Bay. I’d like to [...]
Grunt Sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) Inside Giant Acorn Barnacle
A grunt sculpin (Rhamphocottus richardsonii) has found protection inside the shell plate remains of a giant acorn barnacle at 10 Mile Point. This small fish [...]
Camouflaged Buffalo Sculpin (Enophrys bison)
I’ve always been impressed at how difficult it can be to see a well camouflaged buffalo sculpin (Enophrys bison). This fish stays perfectly still as [...]
Speckled Sanddab (Citharichthys stigmaeus)
A small inquisitive speckled sanddab (Citharichthys stigmaeus) decided to photobomb a picture I was taking of an anemone! After gliding into view, this lefteye flounder [...]
Northern Clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus)
The northern clingfish (Gobiesox maeandricus) has modified pelvic fins that hold onto rocks and kelp fronds like a suction cup, allowing this small fish to [...]