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Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) on a sponge on the lookout for prey, in front of a school of Redtoothed filefish (Odonus niger) in
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) on a sponge on the lookout for prey, in front of a school of Redtoothed filefish (Odonus niger) in the blue background. Mayotte
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Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) on a sponge on the lookout for prey, in front of a school of yellow-backed fusiliers (Caesio
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Tassled scorpionfish (Scorpaenopsis oxycephala) on a sponge on the lookout for prey, in front of a school of yellow-backed fusiliers (Caesio xanthonota) passing in the blue in the background. Mayotte
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Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) and other coral fish
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) and other coral fish above the reef, Mayotte
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Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) having found refuge
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Sabre squirrelfish (Sargocentron spiniferum) having found refuge in a huge barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) at the mouth of the S-shaped pass at a depth of 50 meters. Mayotte
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Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming in the middle of Longoni reef, Mayotte lagoon
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) swimming in the middle of Longoni reef, Mayotte lagoon
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The consequences of global warming are putting coral reefs under stress, particularly during the El Nino global phenomenon, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
The consequences of global warming are putting coral reefs under stress, particularly during the El Nino global phenomenon, Mayotte
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Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on a coral spatula on the small drop-off at N'Gouja beach, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) resting on a coral spatula on the small drop-off at N'Gouja beach, Mayotte
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Fruit bat with tongue over heart, hanging upside down from a tree
© Claudius Thiriet / Biosphoto
© Claudius Thiriet / Biosphoto
Fruit bat with tongue over heart, hanging upside down from a tree branch in a tropical, equatorial climate,
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Fruit bat, frugivorous chiropteran, hanging upside down from a
© Claudius Thiriet / Biosphoto
© Claudius Thiriet / Biosphoto
Fruit bat, frugivorous chiropteran, hanging upside down from a tree branch in a tropical, equatorial climate,
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Bleaching episode due to El Nino 2024 on the fringing reef at Handréma Point, Mayotte.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bleaching episode due to El Nino 2024 on the fringing reef at Handréma Point, Mayotte.
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Bleaching episode due to El Nino 2024 on the fringing reef at Handréma Point, Mayotte.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bleaching episode due to El Nino 2024 on the fringing reef at Handréma Point, Mayotte.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Reef manta ray (Mobula alfredi) in Mayotte lagoon.
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Cave diver in an underwater cave of karstic origin at a depth of 75 meters during the Gumbo La Baharini 2 expedition, which aimed to produce a
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Cave diver in an underwater cave of karstic origin at a depth of 75 meters during the Gumbo La Baharini 2 expedition, which aimed to produce a complete 3D model of this karstic cave using photogrammetry. Passe Bateau Sud, Mayotte lagoon
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Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) in Mayotte lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops aduncus) in Mayotte lagoon.
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Brown Noddi (Anous stolidus) taking flight at sunrise on a white sand island in the Mayotte lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Brown Noddi (Anous stolidus) taking flight at sunrise on a white sand island in the Mayotte lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bioluminescent coral polyps in the S pass, Mayotte
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Orca (Orcinus orca) group off Mayotte. During the short passage off Mayotte, this group of killer whales was observed devouring a Mobula ray and a
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Orca (Orcinus orca) group off Mayotte. During the short passage off Mayotte, this group of killer whales was observed devouring a Mobula ray and a large tiger shark.
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Almost perfect mimicry for this little pink cowry, less than a
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Almost perfect mimicry for this little pink cowry, less than a centimetre in size, on its soft coral of the same color. Mayotte
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Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and calf in the turquoise-blue waters of the Mayotte lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) and calf in the turquoise-blue waters of the Mayotte lagoon.
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Coral ball sheltering a multitude of damselfish on the shore of the S-shaped pass. Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Coral ball sheltering a multitude of damselfish on the shore of the S-shaped pass. Mayotte
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Fluorescent sea anemone and coral, small colony of anemones in the middle of another coral colony under UV rays showing off their magnificent
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Fluorescent sea anemone and coral, small colony of anemones in the middle of another coral colony under UV rays showing off their magnificent fluorescence, Mayotte
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Fluorescent coral mushroom. Fluorescent coral (Fungiidae sp) in the dark of night, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Fluorescent coral mushroom. Fluorescent coral (Fungiidae sp) in the dark of night, Mayotte
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Bioluminescent plankton under the Milky Way, on one of the many
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bioluminescent plankton under the Milky Way, on one of the many islets of white sand in the Mayotte lagoon.
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Bioluminescent plankton or phytoplankton under the Milky Way,
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bioluminescent plankton or phytoplankton under the Milky Way, Mayotte
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Bioluminescent plankton or phytoplankton under the Milky Way, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bioluminescent plankton or phytoplankton under the Milky Way, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana), Mayotte
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Under the Hole, the door to the mesophotic zone, under an arch in natural light at a depth of 60 metres. Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Under the Hole, the door to the mesophotic zone, under an arch in natural light at a depth of 60 metres. Mayotte
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Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) on the sandbank of the islet Maji in front of M'tsamboro, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) on the sandbank of the islet Maji in front of M'tsamboro, Mayotte
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Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) in the clear, turquoise waters of Mayotte's lagoon in front of the maji island.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) in the clear, turquoise waters of Mayotte's lagoon in front of the maji island.
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Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) couple in the clear, turquoise waters of Mayotte's lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Eyestripe surgeonfish (Acanthurus dussumieri) couple in the clear, turquoise waters of Mayotte's lagoon.
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Tube anemone (Cerianthidae sp) catch macro plancton, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Tube anemone (Cerianthidae sp) catch macro plancton, Mayotte
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Striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus), long exposure, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Striped eel catfish (Plotosus lineatus), long exposure, Mayotte
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Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) on the white sand island of Sazilé at sunset, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Brown Noddy (Anous stolidus) on the white sand island of Sazilé at sunset, Mayotte
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Release of gametes from barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria), Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Release of gametes from barrel sponges (Xestospongia testudinaria), Mayotte
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Happy fFsh, Bluestriped fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) sticking her head out of her hole with a joyful smile, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Happy fFsh, Bluestriped fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos) sticking her head out of her hole with a joyful smile, Mayotte
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Corals potato in the S-shaped channel during a high low tide, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Corals potato in the S-shaped channel during a high low tide, Mayotte
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Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus orientalis). A diver hiding behind a school of Oriental sweetlips , Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Oriental sweetlips (Plectorhinchus orientalis). A diver hiding behind a school of Oriental sweetlips , Mayotte
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Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) on black background, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Moon Jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) on black background, Mayotte
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Baobab and small basin filled with water during high tide and sunset. South Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Baobab and small basin filled with water during high tide and sunset. South Mayotte
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Mangrove pneumatophores in the mangrove at low tide at sunset, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Mangrove pneumatophores in the mangrove at low tide at sunset, Mayotte
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Long pose of a Skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) well protected in its anemone, Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Long pose of a Skunk clownfish (Amphiprion akallopisos) well protected in its anemone, Mayotte
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Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming at full speed in the lagoon of Mayotte.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) swimming at full speed in the lagoon of Mayotte.
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Commerson's frogfish (Antennarius commerson) on the lookout in a sponges. Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Commerson's frogfish (Antennarius commerson) on the lookout in a sponges. Mayotte
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Blue-eyed Translucent gorgonian shrimp (Manipontonia psamathe) in a white coral at a depth of 80 meters. We can also notice that she wears eggs.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Blue-eyed Translucent gorgonian shrimp (Manipontonia psamathe) in a white coral at a depth of 80 meters. We can also notice that she wears eggs. Mayotte
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Sunset on the beach of Bambo West next to some mangroves dotted on the beach. Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Sunset on the beach of Bambo West next to some mangroves dotted on the beach. Mayotte
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Life is abundant in the Sada pass of the Mayotte lagoon.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Detail of a cauliflower jellyfish, Bouéni Pass, Mayotte
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Pumpkin sea star (Astrosarkus sp.) attached to rock wall, 90 meters depth, indian Ocean, Mayotte. Possibly new species.
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
© Gabriel Barathieu / Biosphoto
Pumpkin sea star (Astrosarkus sp.) attached to rock wall, 90 meters depth, indian Ocean, Mayotte. Possibly new species.