We have 20 images that shows the breathtaking wildlife and reefs that call them home and remind us why we should be working so hard to protect them.
7. 8 World Oceans Day
A shoal of fish swimming near Amed Beach, Indonesia. When fish (or other aquatic animals) swim in a cluster, its called a shoal. Its thought fish do this to confuse their predators and to save energy. | other Photo: Third party
8. 9 World Oceans Day
A turtle swimming gracefully in Roatn, Honduras. Six of the seven sea turtle species are sadly classified as threatened, endangered, or critically endangered. This is largely due to pollution and climate change and hunting and fishing. | other Photo: Third party
9. 10 World Oceans Day
An orange and white clownfish hiding in sea anemone in Indonesia. Clownfish are all born male but can change their sex. They only usually change to become the dominant female. | other Photo: Third party
10. 11 World Oceans Day
Up close with a Lionfish in Dahab, Egypt. Lionfish are well known for their venomous fin spines, which can cause painful (but rarely fatal) puncture wounds. Each species also bears zebra-like stripes. | other Photo: third party
11. 12 World Oceans Day
Lemon sharks in the Bahamas. With a distinct yellow colour on its skin, the lemon shark is a powerful underwater predator. Listed as near threatened, the lemon shark is often targeted by commercial fishers that sell and trade the sharks fins and meat. | other Photo: third party
12. 13 World Oceans Day
Lionfish on the coral reef at Turks and Caicos. The lionfish are considered an invasive species after they quickly spread their geographic ranges in the early 21st century. This disrupted the balance of ecosystems and threatened the well-being of coral reefs and other marine ecosystems. Science agencies are working hard to stop further spread and control the existing population. | other Photo: third party