Tripod fish larva 6-23-16-341cr

Photographed underwater (on a Black water dive) while drifting at depth of about 40 feet, in the Gulf Stream Current off the coast of Florida. There is no reef, just black inky ocean. Every night, out in the depths over 500-700 foot depth, one of the largest migrations on Earth occurs, every night... referred to as a Vertical migration. Tiny fish, some pelagic, some larva, mixed with tiny tiny planktonic creatures zip about at lightening speed. This particular fish normally resides at depths exceeding 2,400 feet as an adult. It is only possible to photograph these adults with a submersible. However, during this funky migration, where the babies come up into shallower waters is it possible to see a larval version. The greatest challenge is getting sharp focus on transparent creatures while you are moving, the ocean is moving and the subject is moving. To date this is one of my most favorite creatures photographed underwater! Photographed with a Nikon D7100 in a Nauticam Housing.
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