A underwater photograph capturing a large school of Sergeant Major fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) gracefully swimming above the sandy seafloor near Peanut Island, Florida. The fish display their distinctive black and yellow striped pattern, creating a mesmerizing pattern against the vibrant blue waters. The crystal-clear visibility reveals a textured bottom composed of coral fragments, rocks, and sand, typical of Florida's coastal marine ecosystem. The natural lighting penetrating the water surface highlights the fish's metallic scales and creates beautiful shadows on the ocean floor.
A underwater photograph capturing a large school of Sergeant Major fish (Abudefduf saxatilis) gracefully swimming above the sandy seafloor near Peanut Island, Florida. The fish display their distinctive black and yellow striped pattern, creating a mesmerizing pattern against the vibrant blue waters. The crystal-clear visibility reveals a textured bottom composed of coral fragments, rocks, and sand, typical of Florida's coastal marine ecosystem. The natural lighting penetrating the water surface highlights the fish's metallic scales and creates beautiful shadows on the ocean floor.