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#WildlifeWednesday

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Michael Russell

A Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) along the shores of the Capilano River in North Vancouver, British Columbia. I made this photo quite a long time ago and was experimenting with shutter speeds. The slows shutter speed won in that contest. Herons are one of the few birds that would have been still long enough for me to pull this off!

A great blue heron sits on a partly moss covered rock with a river in the background. A longer exposure photo - the water is very smooth and blurred as a result showing some light streaks in the otherwise dark grey background.
#WildlifeWednesday#Birds#BirdPhotography
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ScubaHankNYC

Venomous and Mesmerizing: Meet the Striped Eel Catfish of Dauin

The striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus) is a common sight in the waters of Dauin, Philippines, especially in sandy or rocky areas near coral reefs. These fish are easy to recognize because of their long bodies, black and white stripes, and whisker-like barbels around their mouths. The barbels help them feel around for food in murky water. Young striped eel catfish often swim together in tight, ball-shaped groups to protect themselves from predators. Adults, on the other hand, are usually seen alone or in small groups, slowly moving along the ocean floor while searching for food.

https://youtu.be/1GZaD7iSGgo

Aside from their unique appearance, striped eel catfish play an important role in keeping the reef environment healthy. They act as scavengers, eating dead or decaying matter, which helps clean the ocean floor and stir up the sediment. But they also have a dangerous side—sharp, venomous spines on their dorsal and pectoral fins can cause painful stings if touched. Because of this, divers are always careful to admire them from a distance. Whether they’re swimming in schools or digging through the sand, these catfish are a fascinating and important part of Dauin’s underwater ecosystem.

Striped Catfish Phlippines
#catfish#Dauin#Nature
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