Mediterranean Parrotfish - Sparisoma cretense - Beak-Like Teeth at Cirkewwa
A Mediterranean parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense) swimming beside the rocky reef at Cirkewwa Marine Park, Malta, with its distinctive pale beak clearly visible.
Flying Gurnard - Dactylopterus volitans - Pectoral Fins Spread at Cirkewwa
A flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans) spreading its spectacular wing-like pectoral fins over the seabed at Cirkewwa Marine Park, Malta.
Red Scorpionfish - Scorpaena scrofa - Camouflaged on the Cirkewwa Seabed
A red scorpionfish (Scorpaena scrofa) resting among algae-covered rocks at Cirkewwa Marine Park, Malta.
Red Scorpionfish - Scorpaena scrofa - Camouflaged beneath a Rocky Ledge
A Red Scorpionfish rests beneath a rocky ledge, its reddish mottling and fringed skin perfectly disguising it against the Mediterranean seabed.
Dusky Spinefoot - Siganus luridus - Golden Colour over the Reef
A Dusky Spinefoot displays a bright olive-yellow colour and fine pale markings while swimming close to a rocky Mediterranean reef.
Dusky Grouper - Epinephelus marginatus - Watching from a Rocky Crevice
A Dusky Grouper rests against a rocky wall, its mottled camouflage blending with the surrounding reef.
Marbled Electric Ray - Torpedo marmorata - Gliding over a Rocky Reef
A Marbled Electric Ray moves over a rocky Mediterranean seabed, its muted mottled colouring blending closely with the surrounding reef.
Marbled Electric Ray - Torpedo marmorata - Gliding above the Seabed
A Marbled Electric Ray glides over a Mediterranean seabed, clearly showing its broad rounded disc, short tail and paired dorsal fins.
Mediterranean Moray - Muraena helena - Emerging from a Rocky Crevice
A Mediterranean Moray emerges from a rocky crevice, its open jaws and striking pale marbling clearly visible.
Grey Triggerfish - Balistes capriscus - Close Underwater Portrait
A close underwater portrait of a Grey Triggerfish, showing its powerful head, pale lips and distinctive rough-scaled body.
Common Stingray - Dasyatis pastinaca - Resting on the Sandy Seabed
A Common Stingray rests on a sandy Mediterranean seabed, clearly showing its broad disc and exceptionally long whip-like tail.
Common Stingray - Dasyatis pastinaca - Long Tail across the Sandy Seabed
A Common Stingray rests on pale sand, its broad diamond-shaped disc and remarkably long whip-like tail fully visible.
White Trevally - Pseudocaranx dentex - Solitary in Open Blue Water
A solitary White Trevally swims through the open blue water above Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, its deep body and strongly forked tail clearly visible.
Two White Trevally swim side by side above Cirkewwa Reef in Malta, their silvery bodies and deeply forked tails standing out against the blue water.
White Trevally - Pseudocaranx dentex - Dark Profile in Open Blue Water
A solitary White Trevally crosses the open blue water at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, its deep body and strongly forked tail forming a distinctive dark profile.
Green Wrasse - Labrus viridis - Sheltering beneath a Rocky Ledge
A Green Wrasse rests beneath a rocky ledge, its muted green-brown colouring blending closely with the Mediterranean seabed.
White Trevally - Pseudocaranx dentex - Approaching the Camera
A White Trevally approaches the camera almost head-on at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, giving a striking view of its large eyes, head and silvery body.
White Trevally - Pseudocaranx dentex - Close Profile in Blue Water
A White Trevally passes close to the camera at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, displaying its deep silvery body, large eye and strongly forked tail.
White Trevally - Pseudocaranx dentex - Swimming Together above the Seabed
A small group of White Trevally swims together above the seabed at Cirkewwa Reef, Malta, their silvery bodies and deeply forked tails catching the underwater light.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Cruising above the Rozi Wreck
Greater Amberjacks cruise through the blue water above the Rozi wreck at Ċirkewwa, Malta, surrounded by numerous smaller reef fish.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Silver Profile in Deep Blue Water
A Greater Amberjack passes close to the camera, revealing its powerful silver body, faint amber stripe and deeply forked tail against the dark blue water.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Three Fish Swimming Together
Three Greater Amberjacks swim together above the seabed, displaying their streamlined silver bodies, amber-yellow markings and deeply forked tails.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Trio in Open Blue Water
Three Greater Amberjacks cruise together through open blue water, displaying their streamlined bodies and strongly forked tails.
Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili - Passing above the Rozi Wreck
A solitary Greater Amberjack swims through the blue water above the Rozi wreck at Ċirkewwa, Malta.