Label
A Hole New World
Artist
Alexandra Dubel
Description
In a dazzling place you never knew, coral reefs reveal a new and fantastic point of view. Here, a tiny spinyhead blenny (Acanthemblemaria spinosa) peers out from its burrow within a grooved brain coral (Diploria labyrinthiformis). These resourceful fish make use of natural crevices and abandoned wormholes in coral colonies for shelter, showcasing the intricate microhabitats that sustain reef biodiversity, resilience and beauty.
This image was captured during a fieldwork trip to Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean, where I study the interactions between the endangered Acropora cervicornis (staghorn coral) and the surrounding coral, fish and benthic community.
Type
Olympus TG-5
Artist Affiliation
Graduate Student
Department
Department of Biological Science
Area of Research
Coral Reef Ecology
Research Group Site
Date
2023