Did Someone Call A Dentist?

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What is the allure of swimming with sharks?
I don't know about you, but I have zero desire to jump in the water with Mr. Big Teeth and his cousins.

Fish On Fridays. (Mr. Big Teeth)

Via Great White Adventures.

Fish On Fridays.

Signs of intelligence from planet Earth.

Fish On Fridays.

You never know what lurks beneath the seas.

Hello Joe.

What do you know?
Do you mind sir, I'm trying to swim.

Picture: Austral International
This photo was attached to an article on news.com.au titled, "Sperm whale poo helps planet." Lovely!

Marine Life Monday.

Wonderful underwater images of sea life at the Cortes Bank.

Monday Morning Mermaid. Holly Beck!

Look guys, a carry over from Friday....a Big Fish!
Happy Monday. Now get back to work.

Fish On Fridays. (Triple Play) Numero Dos.

Holy moley, Joe, that's a big fish!

Nice board.

..and of course a wahine.

Fish On Fridays. (Triple Play)

Oh my, you look tasty.
Obirgado Miguel.

Oh yes, a wahine too.

Monday Mermaid.

Richard Phillips put together a little film starring Lindsay Lohan as Brigitte (not Bridget) Bardot.

Jellys.

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JELLYFISH LAKE, PALAU from Sarosh Jacob on Vimeo.

A little information on Jellyfish Lake…

Jellyfish Lake is located on Eli Malk Island in the Republic of Palau. Twelve thousand years ago these jellyfish became trapped in a natural basin on the island when the ocean receded. With no predators amongst them for thousands of years, they evolved into a new species that lost most of their stinging ability as they no longer had to protect themselves. They are pretty much harmless to humans although some people with very sensitive skin may get a minor sting from them. If you are allergic to jellyfish you should wear a wetsuit or protective clothing.

These fascinating creatures survive by sharing a symbiotic relationship with algae that live inside of them. At night, the jellyfish go down to the depths of the lake where the algae feed on nutrients. During the day, the jellyfish come back to the surface and follow the sun across the lake in a massive migration. The algae convert the energy of the sun via photosynthesis into a sugar that feeds the jellyfish.

It is not possible to scuba dive in this lake because the nutrient rich layer at around 50 feet and below contains hydrogen sulphide which is highly toxic to humans. If a scuba diver was to swim in that layer, the toxins would enter the body through the skin and that exposure could be fatal. Snorkeling however, is perfectly safe and if you ever find yourself in Palau one day, you should make your way to this special place. The experience of swimming through millions of jellyfish is quite surreal and Palau is the only place in the world where you can do just that!

I hope you enjoy the video and thank you for watching. - Sarosh Jacob.

Film / Edit: Sarosh Jacob
Equipment: Canon 5D Mark II, Simga 15mm Fisheye Lens and Aquatica Housing
Music: Radiohead "Nude"

Monday Mermaid.

Here's a reminder of one of the many reasons why Hawaii is so great.

photo: freedivephoto.com | Kurt Chambers

Monday Morning Mermaid.

Kiss me baby!

Monday Morning Mermaid.

Kiss me baby!

Fish On Fridays. [Wahine Version]

There are fish in this photo. Can you see them?

Fish On Fridays.

A wahine, surfboard, and fish. Does life get any better than this?

Fish On Fridays.

Eh bra, dats no fish. Dats a wahine!
Eh Mike, happy now?

Fish On Fridays.

Finally, a wahine!

Fish On Fridays. La Version Vahiné.

Fish On Fridays. La Version Vahiné.