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This octopus is almost invisible while watching from behind a small coral, then hides under another. Closer observation reveals it is in the process of regenerating one arm that appears too short by half.

Underwater video clips from popular scuba diving locations: Onna Point, Apogama, Manza Coast, and Tengan Pier.

A feather star crosses the reef to a more favorable location at 24X normal speed.

Hundreds of damselfish use the same small coral formation for shelter.

Another great fish watching location. This dive site in North Nago Bay has extensive coral gardens in shallow water. However, this solitary branching coral colony is oddly alone in deeper water. The colony resembles a stunted pine growing in the desert. The twisted trunk and horizontal branches are home and hunting ground for hundreds of fish and other animals.

A green anemone at the popular Apogama dive site in Onna, Okinawa, Japan.

Red Lionfish, Pterois volitans, stunning, graceful, and curious; my favorite. This branched coral colony is popular with at least a dozen lionfish that prey on the small fish using it for shelter. Lionfish are easy to photograph. They will investigate anything new in their environment and seem to enjoy the company of divers.