I went snorkeling in Raiatea, although snorkeling was not officially part of the excursion I was on. The time was scheduled as a beach break on a public motu. My guide told me there wasn’t much to see snorkeling. As it turned out, I saw plenty, including schools of Yellowfin Goatfish which, apparently, can change their color to pink.
The Public Motu
SOURCE: The Public Motu (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Surge Damselfish (Chrysiptera brownriggii)
SOURCE: Surge Damselfish (Chrysiptera brownriggii) (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloides vanicolensis)
SOURCE: Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloides vanicolensis) (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloides vanicolensis) Pink Shade
SOURCE: Yellowfin Goatfish (Mulloides vanicolensis) Pink Shade (Raiatea, French Polynesia); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 09 April 2016.
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