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Heterostichus rostratus : Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs


Outer Bamnks diving on the Great Escape Southern California Live-Aboard Dive Boat


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Posted by Chris on February 23, 2006 at 10:20:54:

On Saturday, February 19, 2006 I went with Sport Chalet to Catalina aboard the Great Escape. During me first dive at Emerald Bay I encountered a Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus) that seemed much less skittish than usual. It let me get close and take multiple shots of it without swimming away. Later that evening when I review my pictures at home I discovered why. The fish was protecting it's nest of eggs at the top of this small kelp stalk.



(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)


(Heterostichus rostratus) Giant Kelpfish guarding it's nest of eggs
Giant Kelpfish (Heterostichus rostratus)

Click here to see all of my pictures from the trip.

© Chris Grossman, diver.net



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