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Bearded Shark
Bearded Shark

Orectolobus japonicus

Wobbegong Sharks

Divers may spot this wobbegong-like shark resting on the seafloor, often perfect...

Banded Wobbegong
Banded Wobbegong

Orectolobus ornatus

Wobbegong Sharks

The Banded Wobbegong is a striking sight, with bold banding and mottled patterns...

North Australian Wobbegong
North Australian Wobbegong

Orectolobus wardi

Wobbegong Sharks

Wobbegongs are masters of camouflage, and divers often spot them resting on the...

Japanese Sea Lion
Japanese Sea Lion

Zalophus japonicus

Zalophus

Japanese sea lions are curious, agile swimmers that divers may encounter near ro...

Galapagos Sea Lion
Galapagos Sea Lion

Zalophus wollebaeki

Zalophus

Galapagos sea lions are frequent, charismatic visitors in the water, often cruis...

Cape Dolphin
Cape Dolphin

Stenella attenuata

Stenella

Cape dolphins are energetic, streamlined swimmers that can appear suddenly in op...

Clymene Dolphin
Clymene Dolphin

Stenella clymene

Stenella

Clymene dolphins are smaller, fast-moving dolphins that divers may encounter whe...

Blue Dolphin
Blue Dolphin

Stenella coeruleoalba

Stenella

Blue dolphins are sleek, fast-moving dolphins that often appear as a moving “fla...

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin
Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

Stenella frontalis

Stenella

Atlantic spotted dolphins are energetic swimmers with a distinctive pattern that...

California Two-spot Octopus
California Two-spot Octopus

Octopus bimaculatus

Octopus

Divers may spot this small, curious octopus tucked into crevices, under ledges,...

California Two-spot Octopus
California Two-spot Octopus

Octopus bimaculoides

Octopus

Divers often spot this octopus tucked into rocky crevices or under ledges, where...

Caribbean Reef Octopus
Caribbean Reef Octopus

Octopus briareus

Octopus

On Caribbean reefs, this octopus is a master of disguise, frequently appearing n...

California Octopus
California Octopus

Octopus californicus

Octopus

In kelp forests and rocky habitats along the California coast, divers may find t...

Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus
Lesser Pacific Striped Octopus

Octopus chierchiae

Octopus

Divers may spot this small striped octopus tucked into crevices, where it uses i...

Chestnut Octopus
Chestnut Octopus

Octopus conispadiceus

Octopus

The Chestnut Octopus often appears as a warm brown, mottled cephalopod that patr...

Lilliput Octopus
Lilliput Octopus

Octopus fitchi

Octopus

This tiny octopus is a real “micro-mystery” for divers—small enough that you mig...

Brazil Reef Octopus
Brazil Reef Octopus

Octopus insularis

Octopus

Divers often spot this reef octopus tucked into rock crevices, emerging with qui...

Dwarf Octopus
Dwarf Octopus

Octopus joubini

Octopus

This small octopus is a treat for divers because it can be easy to miss—until it...

Southern Sand Octopus
Southern Sand Octopus

Octopus kaurna

Octopus

Divers may spot this sand-dwelling octopus half-buried in pale seabed, using its...

Mexican Four-eyed Octopus
Mexican Four-eyed Octopus

Octopus maya

Octopus

Divers may spot this small, cryptic octopus tucked into crevices, rubble, or roc...

Reef Octopus
Reef Octopus

Octopus oculifer

Octopus

Reef octopuses are masters of camouflage, often appearing as a mottled, rock-lik...

Pale Octopus
Pale Octopus

Octopus pallidus

Octopus

Divers may spot this octopus tucked into rocky crevices or sandy bottoms, often...

Japanese Pygmy Octopus
Japanese Pygmy Octopus

Octopus parvus

Octopus

This tiny octopus is a treat for divers who slow down and scan the seafloor. It...

East Pacific Red Octopus
East Pacific Red Octopus

Octopus rubescens

Octopus

Divers often spot this octopus as a reddish, mottled animal that can blend into...