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Snorkeling Identification
Fish, Creatures, Corals

Did you take a picture of a fish, coral or other creature while snorkeling that you need identified? This is the place to post that picture, tell a little about where you found it, and to ask what creature it is. And we or one of our site followers will try to give it a common name and or scientific name if possible.

You can also share pictures here of creatures you have already identified that are unique and interesting, and post the details of where you found it, it's common name and scientific name.

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Fish, Corals & Creatures Others Have Shared

Click below to see the creatures that have been identified, or need identifying.

Help Identify Polka Dot Fish in Thailand  starstarstarstarstar
Saw a sweet little fish while snorkeling by Chicken Island in the Andaman Sea, near Ao Nang, Railay Beach and Phi Phi islands.(Thailand) Did not have a ...

Fish ID Help Needed  starstarstarstarstar
Thank you for your great book.

Can you please identify this fish? I could not find on your list in the book.

Taken while snorkeling at Kahaluu ...

I have no clue, Eel or Snake in Hawaii Snorkeling Picture  starstarstarstarstar
I was snorkeling on Oahu's northshore today, happened across this rather defensive creature. Since he was kind of coiled and looking at me, I kept my ...

What Type Of Wrasse Is This?  starstarstarstarstar
Hi there! Does anybody know what kind of wrasse juvenile this is? This cute little guy with red eyes and pointed black nose has a unique round black spot ...

What is the name of this black tropical fish with white stripes?  starstarstarstarstar
Can anyone identify this fish. He is a shy fellow who was hiding under the same section of reef two days in a row along the shore at Kaanapali, Maui. He ...

Underwater Sounds?  starstarstarstarstar
What is the clicking sounds heard in the water while snorkeling in waters in Hawaii? Also heard them in Florida Keys.

Hawaii Sea Snake While Snorkeling?  starstarstarstarstar
I got this picture by accident as I was trying to change the setting on my camera and clear my mask so I could see. Do you have any idea if this is a ...

Any comments on "The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes"?  Not rated yet
10/1/11

Hi,

After another 10 days with a lot of snorkeling (hard to get enough!) & heavy use of John P. Hoover's "Hawaii's Fishes: A Guide for Snorkelers ...



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