Ocean

Commonly known as spiny chromis, this damselfish is found in the western part of the Pacific, from the Philippines to Northeastern Australia and New Caledonia. Living in coral reefs up to 65 m deep, these fish form territorial pairs during reproduction and actively guard eggs and fry.

The spotted eagle ray, inhabits the coastal and estuarine waters of the Indo-Pacific region. The largest individuals can grow to over 3 meters. Threatened by overfishing, this species with its gregarious lifestyle and low fecundity is endangered throughout its range. Partial protection measures exist in certain areas such as the Maldives and Australia.

Young blue runners seek refuge in floating sargassum rafts. These algae provide them with both shelter from predators and abundant food, a key passage before joining adult coastal schools.

The sandbar shark is a predator found in temperate and tropical waters of various oceans. It is characterized by its dark-colored pectoral fins and gray-blue coloration on the back. Although considered potentially dangerous to humans, attacks remain rare. This shark feeds on a variety of prey, including fish and cephalopods, and is found at depths ranging from the surface to about 100 meters.

The bluestreak cleaner wrasse feeds exclusively by parasitically cleaning larger fish and turtles. In the reefs, it coordinates a cleaning station, typically near branching corals. Particularly active at the beginning of the day, these small cleaner wrasses clean the gills and mouths of many fish species.

At night, the yellowbanded sweetlips hunt benthic invertebrates in sandbanks and seagrass beds. During the day, they rest in the crevices and recesses of the reefs. This tropical species, which can grow over 70 cm, is targeted by fishermen in many Pacific Ocean islands.