Wetpixel Bahamas Trip - NON-shark shots

I thought it might also be interesting to post a few non-shark photos from the recent Wetpixel Bahamas trip. While sharks are certainly the main attraction, there was some other nice stuff to see as well...

A loggerhead turtle (the first I'd ever seen)

And a close-up - this fellow had a neck like a linebacker, and really looked like he's been around the block a few times!

Queen triggerfish at the "Edge of the Map" dive site

Not sure the species, but this 2-3ft fish was cruising the wreck we dove (shot with Magic Filter)

And another wreck shot (with Magic Filter)

NICE loggerhead shots!!!

Now Bruce, did you get a glance or a pic of the "back" of the turtle???

I'm suspecting it was actually a "she" and at this time of the year could have developed a quick but deep infatuation with you............

I know the phemon well as I've had a male logger even try to mate with me.......!!!!!!!!, surprise "bump-mount" from above!!!!!! Can't say it was an unpleasant experience though after the initial surprise........

Also we "baby-sit" turtle nests here to make sure they get into the water - not towards the hotel lights, mostly loggerhead nests, and I'm glad to see your pic of one in the Bahamas that has been around the block!

Glad you posted things that were there naturally and not just the creatures that were there cause of the "chum". Even the greater amberjack is good to see, I think they fish and eat most everything out there as their waters are pretty bare of game-fish populations in most areas. Of course in Florida & E Coast US, etc., greater amberjack are plentiful, especially here in the gulf, we haven't fished them all out, at least not yet!!!!

Best, Carol